Question

Describe the theory of Alkaline Vents. What do you think about this? What is one major piece of evidence to support this theory? What is one major flaw with this theory (something happened that would have likely wiped out living things)?

Answer 1

The theory of Alkaline Vents theorizes that life originated deep under the sea around hydrothermal vents. This could be likely because these vents provide plentiful methane and ammonia. Critics, however, point out that high temperatures are not conducive to organic life.