Quick Check - Habitats, Abiotic and Biotic Factors

Which of the following would not be considered abiotic factors in an ecosystem?

• Rocks

• Water

• Bacteria

• Oxygen

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MS-LS2

Observe the video exploring an otter in it's natural habitat. Based on the video, organize the factors in the habitat as abiotic or biotic factors.

Groups:

(a) Abiotic

,

(b) Biotic Factors

• Mussels

• Rocks / Stones from Sea Bed

• Water in the Lake

• Surrounding Trees

• Otter

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MS-LS2

Any place an organism lives that supplies it with all of the resources needed for survival is considered which of the following?

• Habitat

• Ecosystem

• Environment

• Community

A student takes a sample of pond water from their local pond. Based on the droplet of water under the microscope, what organisms are they observing?

• Algae

• Protists

• Daphnia

• Snail Eggs

Select the pH value that would be considered neutral, and therefore healthy for an aquatic environment like our ponds.

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.

• 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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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

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Water is a compound that consists of 2 hydrogen atoms and 1 oxygen atom. Up to 60% of an adult human is made up of water. Water is an example of what type of factor?

• Biotic

• Abiotic

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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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