Kelp Forest Ecosystem Quiz

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

• They are primary producers

• They are predators of sea urchins

• They are prey for sharks

• They are scavengers

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Which of the following is a major food source for barnacles in the kelp forest?

• Seaweed

• Phytoplankton

• Small fish

• Mussels

What is the role of anchovies in the kelp forest food web?

• Primary producers

• Herbivores

• Prey for larger fish

• Top predators

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What is the primary food source for the sea urchin?

• Kelp

• Plankton

• Zooplankton

• Phytoplankton

Which organism is eaten by the sea otter?

• Salmon

• Sea Urchin

• Crab

• Squid

Which organism is eaten by the squid?

• Sea Lion

• Crab

• Algae

• Sea Urchin

What role does the sea lion play in the food web?

• Herbivore

• Omnivore

• Carnivore

• Producer

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How many arrows should be in the completed food web?

• 10

• 15

• 19

• 25

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What is the role of the chart constructed in part one?

• To list the names of the students

• To depict feeding relationships between organisms

• To calculate the weight of each organism

• To measure the temperature of the ocean

What should you do if the arrow is not in the correct position?

• Delete the arrow

• Change the picture format to "wrap text"

• Print the document

• Save and close the document