Kelp Forests Notes Quiz

What is the main characteristic of kelp forests?

• They are devoid of marine life

• They are underwater ecosystems with dense kelp plants

• They are found in warm, nutrient-poor waters

• They are located only in tropical regions

Which of the following is a keystone species in kelp forests?

• Harbor Seals

• California Sea Lions

• Sea Otters

• Giant Kelpfish

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What role do sea otters play in the kelp forest ecosystem?

• Prevent kelp overgrowth by eating kelp

• They feed on kelp and other algae

• They control sea urchin populations

• They provide shelter for other marine animals

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Which species of kelp is the largest and provides habitat for numerous marine organisms?

• Giant Kelp

• Feather Boa Kelp

• Bull Kelp

• Sea Palms

What is the importance of kelp forests in carbon sequestration?

• They capture and store carbon dioxide from the atmosphere

• They have no impact on climate change

• They release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere

• They contribute to global warming

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What is one of the dangers threatening kelp forests?

• Overfishing

• Habitat restoration

• Marine protected areas

• Sustainable fishing practices

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What is a conservation effort to protect kelp forests?

• Introduction of non-native species

• Public awareness and education

• Urbanization and habitat destruction

• Pollution enhancement

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What is the main economic significance of kelp forests?

• Supporting commercial activities like fishing and aquaculture

• Contributing to climate change

• Disrupting ecosystem dynamics

• Causing coastal erosion

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What is the role of sea stars in kelp forests?

• They are apex predators

• They keep sharks away

• They regulate populations by feeding on inhabitants

• They provide habitat for various fish species

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What is the main type of kelp that forms dense beds along rocky coastlines?

• Giant Kelp

• Sea Palms

• Bull Kelp

• Feather Boa Kelp