Biotic and Abiotic Factors

Nonliving elements in an ecosystem are called _______________. 

• biotic factor
• abiotic factor
• limiting factor
• carrying capacity 

A living or once-living organisms in an ecosystem is a

• population
• biotic factor
• abiotic factor
• community

Is a deer an abiotic or biotic factor? 

• abiotic
• biotic

Is a fern an abiotic or biotic factor? 

• abiotic
• biotic

Is a weather an abiotic or biotic factor? 

• abiotic
• biotic

Is sunlight an abiotic or biotic factor? 

• abiotic
• biotic

Which of the following is not an abiotic factor?

• sun
• temperature
• soil
• grass

Which of the following is not a biotic factor?

• mushroom
• air
• elephant
• coyote

A system made up of organisms interacting with one another

• biology
• abiotic
• biotic
• ecosystem

Temperature, light, air, water, and soil are all  _____  parts of the environment

• alive
• biotic 
• abiotic
• living