Ecosystem Interactions Quiz

What are living things in an ecosystem called?

• Abiotic Factors

• Atmospheric gases

• Sun

• Biotic Factors

Which of the following is an example of an abiotic factor?

• Fungi

• Sun

• Bacteria

• Elephants

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What do plants use to make food?

• Sunlight, water, and CO2

• Atmospheric gases, soil, and water

• Sunlight, temperature, and CO2

• Water, soil, and bacteria

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How do turtles interact with soil in the ecosystem?

• They use it for camouflage

• They bury themselves in it

• They use it for protection

• They drink it

What do elephants need water for in the ecosystem?

• To keep warm

• To build a shelter

• To stay hydrated

• To make food

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How do fish's body temperature match its surroundings in the ecosystem?

• It stays the same

• It matches the temperature of the water

• It adapts to the temperature

• It changes color

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What do bacteria do in the soil of the ecosystem?

• They make food for plants

• They recycle dead organisms

• They provide shelter for animals

• They help in pollination

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What do some foxes do when the temperature drops and snow starts to fall in the ecosystem?

• They seek protection in the soil

• They grow a white fur coat

• They migrate

• They hibernate

What is the main role of decomposers like bacteria in the ecosystem?

• To provide food for animals

• To recycle dead organisms back into the ground

• To help in the process of photosynthesis

• To provide shelter for plants

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What is the interaction between living and non-living factors known as?

• Ecosystem

• Eco-symbiosis

• Eco-interaction

• Symbiosis

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