Kelp forest notes

Multiple Choice

Kelp is a type of

• Plant

• Bacteria

• Algae

• Plankton

Multiple Choice

What part of the Kelp forest is the area for fish to hide in ?

• Canopy Zone

• Holdfast Zone

• Ocean floor

• Stipe Zone

Multiple Choice

What adaptation allows Kelp to anchor itself to substrate

• The green color

• Holdfasts

• Specialized Leaves

• The roots

Multiple Choice

Just like coral reefs, why are Kelp forests importance for newborn fish populations?

• They provide nurseries and hiding spots

• The provide food

• The provide protection from the warming waters

• They filter pollution

Open Ended

Where can you find Kelp in some of our household and food items?

Multiple Choice

What is the biggest threat to Kelp forests?

• Reducing Sea Otters population

• pollution

• Warming temperatures

• Overfishing