Kelp Forest Flashcard 2 Review

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What happens to the variety of consumers in a kelp forest with little kelp?

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The variety of consumers will be lower.

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What do otters do if the number of sea urchins changes in a kelp forest?

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Otters will have to find other food sources.

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How does energy behave in an ecosystem?

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Energy changes form but is not created or destroyed.

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How do decomposers obtain their food?

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Decomposers get their food by using dead organisms.

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What role do kelp play in the ecosystem?

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Kelp are producers.

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What is a kelp forest?

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A kelp forest is an underwater ecosystem formed by large brown algae called kelp.

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Why are producers important in an ecosystem?

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Producers are important because they create energy through photosynthesis, which supports the entire food web.

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What is the primary role of consumers in a kelp forest?

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Consumers eat producers (like kelp) and other consumers, transferring energy through the food web.

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What is the relationship between sea otters and sea urchins in a kelp forest?

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Sea otters are predators of sea urchins, helping to control their population and protect kelp forests.

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What is the significance of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organic matter, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.