Luke’s dog Morgan loves the beach and always finds a washed-up kelp stalk to drag around. What is MOST likely the depth of these coastal waters?

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cool and shallow because kelp grow primarily in deep water

cool and shallow because kelp grow primarily in deep water

warm and shallow because kelp grow primarily in deep water

warm and shallow because kelp grow primarily in deep water

cool and shallow because kelp grow in relatively shallow water

cool and shallow because kelp grow in relatively shallow water

warm and shallow because kelp grow in relatively shallow water

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The most likely response is:

cool and shallow because kelp grow in relatively shallow water.

Kelp forests typically thrive in shallower coastal waters where light can penetrate, which allows for photosynthesis.