State briefly the known threats to kelp forests

What will be an ideal response?


1. Sea urchin populations are increasing because sea otters (their predators) are declining.
2. Runoff of water that is contaminated with pesticdes, herbicides and fertilizers.
3. The warming of the world's oceans because kelp forests require fairly cool water.

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A. intermediate. B. felsic (silicic). C. ultramafic. D. mafic.

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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