Science 1.1 + 1.2 Check and Reflect

Which word below describes any place on Earth where living things interact with other living things and non-living things?

• biotic elements

• ecosystem

• abiotic elements

• interaction

Which word below describes the living parts of an ecosystem?

• biotic elements

• ecosystem

• abiotic elements

• interaction

Which word below describes a connection between a living thing and other living things or non-living things that helps it meet it's basic needs?

• biotic elements

• ecosystem

• abiotic elements

• interaction

Which word below describes the non-living parts of an ecosystem?

• biotic elements

• ecosystem

• abiotic elements

• interaction

Biotic and abiotic elements interact with each other.

• True

• False

All interactions in an ecosystem must benefit the ecosystem as a whole.

• True

• False

An ecosystem can easily survive without abiotic elements.

• True

• False

Every interaction in an ecosystem must involve a plant.

• True

• False

What basic needs does a robin meet when it eats an earthworm?

• food

• water

• energy

• suitable habitat

What is a biotic factor NOT found around a pond ecosystem?

• red-winged blackbird

• dandelions

• shark

• water