Kelp Forest & STEM Fair 2

Front

What is an alternative name for the leaves of the sea kelp?

Back

Blade

Front

What do we call the variable that you change in your experiment?

Back

Independent variable

Front

What is the structure that allows sea kelp to stay vertically suspended in the water?

Back

Pneumatocyst

Front

Which of the following is NOT a reason for an unhealthy kelp forest?

Back

Decreased sea urchin population

Front

True or False: Is 'Making a Balloon Car' an acceptable STEM Fair Project?

Back

False

Front

What is the primary role of a pneumatocyst in sea kelp?

Back

To provide buoyancy and keep the kelp upright in the water.

Front

What is the definition of an independent variable in an experiment?

Back

The variable that is changed or controlled to test its effects on the dependent variable.

Front

What is a common consequence of an increased sea urchin population in a kelp forest?

Back

Overgrazing of kelp, leading to a decline in kelp forest health.

Front

What is the term for the factors in an experiment that are kept constant?

Back

Constants

Front

What is the purpose of a control group in an experiment?

Back

To provide a baseline for comparison against the experimental group.