Kelp Forests Quiz

What type of habitat can kelp forests be found in?

• Desert

• Underwater

• Mountain

• Forest

Where are kelp forests typically found?

• In deserts

• In nutrient-rich waters along coastlines

• In the mountains

• In freshwater lakes

What type of plants are kelp?

• Small flowers

• Large brown algae

• Tall trees

• Green moss

What role does kelp play in the ocean?

• It acts like a shield, guarding organisms from predators and harsh ocean conditions

• It provides food for land animals

• It creates deserts

• It builds mountains

What do sea urchins feed on in the kelp forest?

• Fish

• Kelp's holdfasts

• Sand

• Sea otters

How do sea otters help maintain the balance in kelp forests?

• By eating fish

• By controlling sea urchin populations

• By building nests

• By cleaning the water

What factors affect the health of kelp forests?

• Water temperature, nutrient levels, and human impact

• Mountain height, soil type, and air quality

• Desert sand, cactus growth, and sunlight

• Tree height, leaf color, and rainfall

What can upset the delicate balance of the kelp forest?

• Pollution, overfishing, and habitat disruption

• Planting more trees

• Building more houses

• Increasing rainfall

Why is it important to conserve kelp forests?

• To ensure the continued well-being of the incredible organisms that inhabit them

• To build more houses

• To create deserts

• To grow more trees

What is the main idea of the passage?

• Kelp forests are important underwater habitats that need to be conserved

• Deserts are the best habitats for animals

• Mountains are the tallest landforms

• Forests are only found on land