Question 1: Which island lies near giant kelp forests in California?
A. Santa Cruz
B. San Clemente
C. Anacapa
Anacapa Island, part of Channel Islands National Park, lies near vast giant kelp forests thriving along the California coast.
Correct Answer: Anacapa
Question 2: What rootlike structures anchor giant kelp to the seafloor?
A. Stolons
B. Holdfasts
C. Rhizoids
Holdfasts are specialized rootlike structures that secure giant kelp to the ocean floor, preventing them from drifting away.
Correct Answer: Holdfasts
Question 3: Which animal is noted for twisting through kelp openings?
A. Sea lion
B. Harbor seal
C. Sea otter
Sea lions are agile swimmers that twist and maneuver through kelp forest openings in search of food and play.
Correct Answer: Sea lion