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Compare and contrast the environmental conditions that favor the growth of kelp forests and corals.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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The ________ zone is also known as the shallow subtidal zone.
 
  A) bathyal
  B) littoral
  C) sublittoral
  D) subneritic
  E) supralittoral



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Answer to Question 1

Kelp forests and coral reefs both require a high light level, clear water (low sediment), and a hard substrate on which to attach. Kelp forests are found in areas of the world with considerable water column movement and water that averages roughly 10-12C in contrast to coral reefs, which thrive in warmer waters (water temperatures in excess of 20C).

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