Biotic & Abiotic Factors

A nonliving factor in an ecosystem is a(n) _________ factor.

• Biotic

• Abiotic

• Both A and B

Bacteria is an example of a(n) _________ factor.

• Biotic because bacteria are living.

• Abiotic because bacteria are non-living.

• Both A and B.

• None of the above.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Sunlight, temperature, wind, water, and soil are ________ factors because _________.

• Biotic factors; they are non-living components of an ecosystem.

• Biotic factors; they are living components of an ecosystem.

• Abiotic factors; they are living components of an ecosystem.

• Abiotic factors; they are non-living components of an ecosystem.

Which of the following choices would be considered biotic factors of an ecosystem?

• Fungus is a type of decomposer and decomposers are living.

• Dogs because they are living component of an ecosystem.

• Grass because it is a living component of an ecosystem.

• All of the above.

Which of the following choices would be considered an abiotic factor in an ecosystem?

• A decaying ant in a forest.

• A field of living flowers in an ecosystem.

• A fish swimming in a pond.

• An earthworm.

• None of the above.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

_________ is NOT an abiotic factor because __________.

• Water; it is a living component in an ecosystem.

• Bacteria; it is a non-living component in an ecosystem.

• Soil; it is a living component in an ecosystem.

• A tree; it is a living component in an ecosystem.