Which of the Following Statements About Kelp Forests Is TRUE

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about kelp forests is TRUE?

• A)Kelp forests are underwater ecosystems of sea grasses such as manatee grass, eelgrass, and turtle grass.
• B)Kelp forests occur in shallow quiet waters in the warm temperate, sub-tropical, and tropical parts of the ocean.
• C)Kelps, or brown algae, are food for a few animals but they are mainly consumed in the detritus food chain providing food for sponges, tunicates, worms, clams, and snails.
• D)Kelp forests provide habitat for manatees, green turtles, parrot fish, sturgeon fish, and sea urchins.

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Definitions:

Secondary Reinforcer

A stimulus that has acquired reinforcing properties through association with a primary reinforcer, such as money being valued due to its ability to purchase food.

Reinforcer

Any stimulus that, when presented after a response, strengthens the response or increases the likelihood that it will happen again.

Primary Reinforcers

Stimuli that are inherently rewarding and satisfy biological needs, used in behavioral conditioning to reinforce desired behaviors.

Secondary Reinforcer

A stimulus that becomes reinforcing through its association with a primary reinforcer, meaning it is not naturally rewarding.