Kelp Forest & STEM Fair
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7th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a Kelp Forest?
Back
A Kelp Forest is an underwater ecosystem formed by the dense growth of kelp, a type of large brown seaweed, providing habitat for various marine species.
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NGSS.MS-LS1-6
NGSS.MS-LS2-3
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What role do sea urchins play in a kelp forest ecosystem?
Back
Sea urchins are herbivores that feed on kelp. An increase in their population can lead to overgrazing, harming the kelp forest.
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS2-1
NGSS.MS-LS2-3
NGSS.MS-LS2-4
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a hypothesis in the context of a STEM Fair project?
Back
A hypothesis is a testable statement or prediction about the relationship between variables in an experiment.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the primary reason for an unhealthy kelp forest?
Back
Increased sea urchin population, disease, natural disasters, and overharvesting can all contribute to an unhealthy kelp forest.
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS2-1
NGSS.MS-LS2-4
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which organisms are known to eat sea urchins?
Back
Sea stars and abalones are known predators of sea urchins.
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NGSS.MS-LS2-2
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between vertebrates and invertebrates?
Back
Vertebrates have a backbone (e.g., fish, sea otters), while invertebrates do not (e.g., sea urchins).
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does kelp anchor itself in the ocean?
Back
Kelp anchors itself to rocky substrates using holdfasts, not sandy bottoms.
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