Biotic and Abiotic Factors

Biotic and Abiotic Factors

Assessment

Flashcard

Science

8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

NGSS
MS-LS2-4, MS-LS2-3, MS-LS2-2

+3

Standards-aligned

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are biotic factors?

Back

Biotic factors are the living components of an ecosystem, such as plants, animals, fungi, and microorganisms.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are abiotic factors?

Back

Abiotic factors are the nonliving components of an ecosystem, including sunlight, temperature, water, soil, and air.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Give an example of a biotic factor in a forest ecosystem.

Back

Examples include trees, deer, birds, and insects.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-2

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Give an example of an abiotic factor in a desert ecosystem.

Back

Examples include sand, rocks, temperature, and sunlight.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do biotic and abiotic factors interact in an ecosystem?

Back

Biotic factors depend on abiotic factors for survival; for example, plants (biotic) need sunlight and water (abiotic) to grow.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What role do abiotic factors play in determining the types of organisms in an ecosystem?

Back

Abiotic factors like climate and soil type influence which organisms can survive and thrive in a particular environment.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the significance of sunlight as an abiotic factor?

Back

Sunlight is crucial for photosynthesis, which allows plants to produce energy and oxygen, supporting life in ecosystems.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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