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Science Explainer- Ecosystem superheroes: Sea otters help keep coastal waters in check

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Read the passage Ecosystem superheroes: Sea otters help keep coastal waters in check. Then answer the questions below.
Read the passage Ecosystem superheroes: Sea otters help keep coastal waters in check. Then answer the questions below.
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Question 1
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major
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keystone species
trophic cascade
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Drag each answer choice into the correct space. Not all answer choices will be used.

A ____________________occurs when a_____________________is removed from an ecosystem, often causing __________consequences to the environment.
Question 2
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Drag each organism to the correct box to show if it is a keystone species.

  • sea otters
  • jaguar
  • kelp
  • sea urchin
  • Keystone species
  • Non-Keystone species
Question 3
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How do sea otters contribute to the health of coastal waters? Select two correct answers.

by feeding on marine mammals
by reducing the diversity of underwater plants
by increasing marine organism diversity
by helping to maintain the balance of the kelp forest ecosystem