– If the pressure at the bottom of the ocean is so extreme, are the molecules pushed closer together? If so, why isn’t it hotter, if the molecules are bumping into each other more?

Question

– If the pressure at the bottom of the ocean is so extreme, are the molecules pushed closer together? If so, why isn’t it hotter, if the molecules are bumping into each other more?

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Answer 1

The molecules are moving slower, therefore are not generating as much energy or heat.

That and there is no sunlight to provide any additional thermal energy.