Biotic and Abiotic Factors Quiz

What are biotic factors?

• Non-living elements of an ecosystem

• Living elements of an ecosystem

• Chemical and physical factors

• Components such as water, sunlight, humidity, pH, temperature, and climate

What are abiotic factors?

• Non-living elements of an ecosystem

• Living elements of an ecosystem

• Chemical and physical factors

• Components such as water, sunlight, humidity, pH, temperature, and climate

Which of the following is considered a biotic factor?

• Light

• Temperature

• Soil

• Plant

Which of the following is considered an abiotic factor?

• Dead leaf litter

• Spiders

• Scurrying lizard

• Rainfall

What are the biotic factors in a desert ecosystem?

• Cactus

• Bird

• Scorpions

• Lack of humidity

What are the abiotic factors in a rainforest ecosystem?

• Dead leaf litter

• Spiders

• Scurrying lizard

• Rainfall

Which of the following is an example of abiotic factors affecting a living organism?

• Photosynthesis

• Snowshoe Hare changing fur color

• Bacteria changing soil composition

• Algae changing oxygen level in pond water

Which phenomenon can impact the structure and composition of a forest ecosystem?

• Earthquakes

• Volcanic eruptions

• Forest fires

• Tornadoes

What is the role of plants in a food chain or food web?

• Consumers

• Producers

• Decomposers

• Predators

What are the biotic factors in your current ecosystem?

• Sea birds

• Sea grass

• Salt content of the water

• Erosion action of the tides and waves