Biology Quiz

What does the prefix "bio" mean?

• Water

• Life; living

• Earth

• Air

What are the two main factors that make up an ecosystem?

• Chemical and physical factors

• Biotic and abiotic factors

• Energy and matter

• Plants and animals

Which of the following would be considered a biotic factor in an ecosystem?

• Water

• Sunlight

• A tree

• A rock

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

• Bacteria

• Insects

• Clouds

• Birds

What does an organism need to live, grow, and reproduce in its habitat?

• Food, water, and light

• Food, water, and shelter

• Shelter, light, and air

• Water, air, and space

What does the term "population" refer to in biology?

• A group of different species living in the same area

• A single organism living in a particular habitat

• A group of interbreeding organisms of the same species living in the same area

• A community of plants and animals living together

What does the term "community" refer to in an ecosystem?

• A) A group of interacting humans in a specific region

• B) All the populations of different species that live in the same habitat and interact with each other

• C) A collection of plants and animals that do not interact

• D) A single population of a species in its natural habitat

What does an ecosystem/biome include?

• Only living features

• Only nonliving features

• Both living (biotic) and nonliving (abiotic) features

• Only aquatic life forms

Which of the following is NOT listed as a major type of ecosystem in the image?

• Rainforest

• Desert

• Savanna

• Tundra

What does the term "biosphere" refer to?

• The layer of air surrounding the Earth

• Every place on Earth that can support life

• The body of water covering the Earth's surface

• The solid outer layer of the Earth