A community of kelp, a type of seaweed, grows into an undersea forest. Many fish live in the kelp forest. An oil spill occurs and kills many of the fish. What will most likely happen to the kelp forest?

Question

a
The kelp forest will continue to grow quickly because it is able to produce a high amount of carbon dioxide.
b
The kelp forest will not grow as quickly as before because there will be less carbon dioxide available.
c
The kelp forest will continue to grow quickly because it is able to produce a high amount of oxygen.
d
The kelp forest will not grow as quickly as before because there will be less oxygen available.

Answer 1

b
The kelp forest will not grow as quickly as before because there will be less carbon dioxide available. Oil spills can disrupt the delicate balance of marine ecosystems, leading to decreased growth and survival rates for kelp and other marine organisms.