A

Abyss: A hole in the ocean floor so deep that it canıt be

measured.

Adrenaline: A chemical your body produces.

Adrenaline rush: You get an adrenaline rush when you are

very excited or scared, a rush can give you
extra-ordinary strength.

Amphorae: An amphorae is a sealed vase that the people

on board the Phoenician ships used to store wine and
incense in.

Artifacts: An object that represents the culture and time

of a place or people.

B

Buoyancy: To float easily.

C

Chimneys: A tall structure made of mineral deposits in

the deep sea.

E

Era: A period of time.

Expedition: An adventure.

H

Hemisphere: Half a sphere. The Earth has four

hemispheres. Theyıre are the northern, southern,
eastern, and western hemispheres.

Hull: Outside layer of a ship.

I

Incense: A stick you burn that lets of a pleasant smell.

Interior: The inside of an object.

K

Knots: A measurement of kilometers.

O

Oceanographers: People who study the ocean.

P

Prominent: Well known leader in their field.

R

Relics: Very old or ancient things.

RM.S. : Royal majesty's ship.

Rudder: A movable piece on the back of the ship that

helps steer.

S

Smokers: Under water volcanoes that are made of

mineral deposits that shoot up hot liquids.

Submersibles: A miniature submarine used for exploring

the ocean.

T

Transducer: A gadget that receives a signal.

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