Kelp Forest Dec 6

Front

What is the structure that allows sea kelp to stay vertically suspended in the water?

Back

Pneumatocyst

Front

What is the term for the stem of the sea kelp?

Back

Stipe

Front

Which organisms are known to eat sea urchins?

Back

Sea stars

Front

True or False: The kelp anchors itself to the sandy bottom of the sea.

Back

False

Front

What is a major reason for an unhealthy kelp forest?

Back

Increased sea urchin population, Disease, Natural disasters, Over harvesting.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Front

What is the primary role of kelp forests in marine ecosystems?

Back

They provide habitat and food for various marine organisms.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Front

What type of environment do kelp forests thrive in?

Back

Cold, nutrient-rich waters.

Front

What is the process by which kelp absorbs nutrients from the water?

Back

Photosynthesis and nutrient uptake.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Front

What are the main components of a kelp plant?

Back

Holdfast, stipe, blades, and pneumatocysts.

Front

How do sea urchins affect kelp forests?

Back

They graze on kelp, and an overpopulation can lead to kelp forest decline.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4