Sea otters are part of a giant kelp ecosystem. They feed on sea urchins that feed on kelp. How does hunting sea otters affect the population of sea urchins and kelp in the ecosystem?

A. The sea urchin population decreases, and the kelp population increases

B. The sea urchin population decreases, and the kelp population decreases

C. The sea urchin population increases, and the kelp population decreases

D. The sea urchin population increases, and the kelp population increases

Question

Sea otters are part of a giant kelp ecosystem. They feed on sea urchins that feed on kelp. How does hunting sea otters affect the population of sea urchins and kelp in the ecosystem? 


A. The sea urchin population decreases, and the kelp population increases 


B. The sea urchin population decreases, and the kelp population decreases 


C. The sea urchin population increases, and the kelp population decreases 


D. The sea urchin population increases, and the kelp population increases

hotpinkgirl · Answer

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nathalyn · Answer

its C 100 % sure

anonymous · Answer

Your answer would be c. Because the sea otters are being killed there's less of them to hunt  the sea urchins and because there is more sea urchins the kelp is getting eaten more so the kelp decreases in numbers.

hotpinkgirl · Answer

thanks : )

anonymous · Answer

No problem :) Happy to help someone learn!