Question

from 2014 to 2015, a marine heat wave affected the pacific ocean off the west coast of the united states. how did this heat wave impact the average kelp canopy area? construct a hypothesis that is supported by the data and your knowledge of kelp forests. kelp grows best in water. during the marine heat wave, the average kelp canopy area was relatively. this likely occurred because the ocean temperature was for optimal kelp growth.

Explanation:

Kelp grows best in cooler water. A marine heat - wave increases water temperature. Higher temperatures are not ideal for kelp growth, so the average kelp canopy area would likely decrease.

Answer:

Kelp grows best in cooler water. During the marine heat wave, the average kelp canopy area was relatively low. This likely occurred because the ocean temperature was too high for optimal kelp growth.