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The deep-sea floor has been considered as a potential site for the disposal of toxic and radioactive wastes. What questions about the biology, geology, and chemistry of the deep-sea environment do you think should be answered before such plans are approved?

To determine: The questions about the biology, geology, and chemistry of the deep-sea environment should be answered before the approval of plans like the deep-sea floor has been considered as a potential site for the disposal of toxic and radioactive wastes.
Introduction: A number of distinct habitats are present in the ocean depths. The presence of water below the epipelagic zone can be divided into the mesopelagic zone and deep sea. Mesopelagic zone is the area where some light can pass which is not enough for primary production. The deep sea region is the region without sunlight.
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The questions about the biology, geology, and chemistry of the deep-sea environment should be answered before the approval of plans like the deep-sea floor has been considered as a potential site for the disposal of toxic and radioactive wastes are as follows:
- The movement of water masses on the deep-sea floor.
- The relative stability of the bottom level.
- The incorporation of the marine wastes to organic matter.
- The direct utilization by marine bacteria.
- In deep water, the migrating marine animals may transfer the radioactive materials into the food chain on their feeding and finally transfers to the human.
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