Question

card sort
kelp forest coral reef
ocean habitats
directions
drag and drop the
cards in the correct
column of the chart.
grey whales
hardened coral
skeletons
tall, rubbery
sea turtles
sea lions
shore birds
seahorses
clownfish

Explanation:

To solve this card - sort problem about ocean habitats, we analyze the characteristics of organisms and their typical habitats:

Kelp Forest:

• Grey whales: These whales are known to be associated with kelp forests as they feed in these areas.
• Sea lions: Sea lions can be found in kelp forest ecosystems.
• Shore birds: Some shore birds may forage in or near kelp forest areas.
• Tall, rubbery (kelp): Kelp is the main feature of kelp forests, and it has a tall and rubbery appearance.

Coral Reef:

• Hardened coral skeletons: Coral reefs are made up of hardened coral skeletons, so this card belongs here.
• Sea turtles: Sea turtles often visit coral reefs for food or shelter.
• Seahorses: Seahorses are commonly found in coral reef environments.
• Clownfish: Clownfish have a symbiotic relationship with sea anemones which are found in coral reefs, so they belong in the coral reef column.

Final Sorting:

• Kelp Forest Column: Grey whales, Sea lions, Shore birds, Tall, rubbery
• Coral Reef Column: Hardened coral skeletons, Sea turtles, Seahorses, Clownfish

Answer:

To solve this card - sort problem about ocean habitats, we analyze the characteristics of organisms and their typical habitats:

Kelp Forest:

• Grey whales: These whales are known to be associated with kelp forests as they feed in these areas.
• Sea lions: Sea lions can be found in kelp forest ecosystems.
• Shore birds: Some shore birds may forage in or near kelp forest areas.
• Tall, rubbery (kelp): Kelp is the main feature of kelp forests, and it has a tall and rubbery appearance.

Coral Reef:

• Hardened coral skeletons: Coral reefs are made up of hardened coral skeletons, so this card belongs here.
• Sea turtles: Sea turtles often visit coral reefs for food or shelter.
• Seahorses: Seahorses are commonly found in coral reef environments.
• Clownfish: Clownfish have a symbiotic relationship with sea anemones which are found in coral reefs, so they belong in the coral reef column.

Final Sorting:

• Kelp Forest Column: Grey whales, Sea lions, Shore birds, Tall, rubbery
• Coral Reef Column: Hardened coral skeletons, Sea turtles, Seahorses, Clownfish