Biotic and Abiotic Factors

Termites are tiny insects that can cause severe damage to homes and other structures that consist of wood. Termites are an example of what type of factor. (a)  

• Biotic
• Abiotic

The Sun is the source of all energy within an ecosystem. Plants depend on light from the sun in order to perform the process of photosynthesis. Sunlight is an example of what type of factor?

• Biotic

• Abiotic

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Air is a mixture of colorless gases. The air that makes up the Earth's atmosphere consists primarily of nitrogen and oxygen. Air is an example of which type of factor?

• Biotic

• Abiotic

An arctic blast pushed its way through several of the Northern state in the United State. The temperatures dropped below freezing for several days. Temperature is an example of which type of factor?

• Biotic

• Abiotic

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An angler fish has a fleshy growth on its head that gives off light. This part acts as a lure to help the angler fish catch its prey. An anglerfish is an example of which type of factor?

• Biotic

• Abiotic

Is a rock considered abiotic or biotic?

• Abiotic

• biotic

• neither

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What is the difference between the biotic and abiotic factors?

• Biotic factors are living things and abiotic factors are nonliving things.

• Biotic factors are nonliving things and abiotic factors are living things.

Which is an example of an abiotic factor in a pond environment?

• The water

• A frog

• A grasshopper

• A snake

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Select ALL the biotic factors

• Sunlight

• water

• dragon fly

• bacteria

• lily pad

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Soil is an example of a

• Biotic factor

• Abiotic factor

• competition

• herbivorous