Question

Why is whale fall so important?(1 point)
Responses

It provides a large amount of food for a year or more when food is normally scarce
It provides a large amount of food for a year or more when food is normally scarce

It scares off predators for other animals
It scares off predators for other animals

It can support growth of coral reefs at the bottom of the ocean
It can support growth of coral reefs at the bottom of the ocean

Whales are an important part of the ecosystem of the deep because they eat smaller fish which helps support the whole food pyramid

Answer 1

It provides a large amount of food for a year or more when food is normally scarce.

(Whale falls create localized, long-lasting food sources and habitats that support diverse deep-sea communities.)