Life in a Giant Kelp Forest 2.3

Multiple Choice

Part A: What is the central idea of the article?

A A giant kelp forest has three main parts.

B A giant kelp forest has a top, middle, and bottom.

C A giant kelp forest looks a lot like a forest of trees.

D A giant kelp forest is home for many different animals.

• A

• B

• C

• D

Multiple Choice

Which sentence from the article best states the central idea?

A Did you know a forest grows under the sea?

B Giant kelp may grow more than 100 feet tall!

C Different animals use different parts.

D The middle of the kelp forest is deeper and darker.

• A

• B

• C

• D

Multiple Choice

Read the sentence from the article. They rock softly back and forth. What does the word softly mean?

A not gentle

B gentle again

C always gentle

D in a gentle way

• A

• B

• C

• D

Multiple Choice

Why is a giant kelp forest a safe place for animals? Pick two choices.

A It is under the water.

B It is an easy place to hide.

C Many animals come there.

D It has a top, middle, and bottom.

E Animals can get away from the rough ocean.

• A

• B

• C

• D

• E

Multiple Choice

Read the sentence from the article. Graceful jellyfish and seahorses swim by. The word grace means “beauty,” so what does graceful mean?

A no beauty

B less beauty

C full of beauty

D not having beauty

• A

• B

• C

• D