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Seamount

earth science Maturity 11-13

Big hills live under the sea.

Bear Seamount.jpg
Bear Seamount.jpg
They are like mountains in the deep water. They are made by old volcanoes. Many fish and plants live there. It is a busy home for sea life. Do you like the ocean?

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Bear Seamount.jpg
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