Question

tim is snorkeling in kelp forests in south africa and collecting water samples. assuming the water there is healthy, what can tim most likely predict about it? (1 point) the water will be warm and high in dissolved oxygen. the water will be cold and high in dissolved oxygen. the water will be warm and high in dissolved carbon dioxide. the water will be cold and high in dissolved carbon dioxide.

Explanation:

Kelp forests in South Africa typically grow in cold, nutrient-rich waters. Cold water holds more dissolved oxygen than warm water. Healthy kelp forests (photosynthetic organisms) produce oxygen, increasing dissolved oxygen levels. Thus, the water is most likely cold and high in dissolved oxygen.

Answer:

The water will be cold and high in dissolved oxygen.