Biotic and Abiotic

Biotic and Abiotic

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Flashcard

Science

8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

NGSS
MS-LS2-4, MS-LS2-3, MS-LS2-1

+3

Standards-aligned

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the definition of abiotic factors?

Back

Abiotic factors are nonliving components of an ecosystem, such as sunlight, water, temperature, and minerals.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a limiting factor in an ecosystem?

Back

A limiting factor is a resource or condition that limits the growth, abundance, or distribution of an organism or a population.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define population in ecological terms.

Back

A population is all the individuals of the same species that live in a specific area at the same time.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is carrying capacity?

Back

Carrying capacity is the maximum number of individuals of a particular species that an environment can support sustainably.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Give an example of an abiotic factor.

Back

Sunlight is an example of an abiotic factor that affects plant growth.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

Back

Decomposers, like bacteria and fungi, break down dead organic matter, returning nutrients to the soil.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between biotic and abiotic factors?

Back

Biotic factors are living components of an ecosystem, while abiotic factors are nonliving components.

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