Introduction to Ecosystems

The non-living parts of an ecosystem.

• ecology

• abiotic

• air

• biotic

The living parts of an ecosystem.

• herbivore

• biotic

• ecology

• abiotic

Which is a biotic factor in an ecosystem?

• sunlight
• water
• birds
• soil

Terrariums, swamps, and your backyard are all examples of what?

• abiotic factors
• biotic factors
• ecosystems
• biomes

Which of these lists both living and non-living things in an ecosystem?

• birds, trees, shrubs
• trees, water, soil
• water, soil, air
• water, soil, rocks

What do living things get from their ecosystem?

• food
• water
• shelter
• all of the above

An ecosystem's long-term weather conditions are called:

• biotic factors
• climate
• habitat
• abiotic factors

An organisms special role or position, such as where it lives, how it eats or behaves, and how it interacts with other organisms and the environment.

• ecosystem

• food web

• habitat

• niche

What is the correct order for the Levels of Organization listed SMALLEST to LARGEST

• Organism, Biome, Population, Community, Ecosystem
• Biome, Ecosystem, Community, Population, Organism
• Population, Ecosystem, Biome, Organism, Community
• Organism, Population, Community, Ecosystem, Biome

A group of organisms consisting of similar individuals that can reproduce successfully.

• Species
• Community
• Population

• Ecosystem