What is an ecosystem?

What is an ecosystem?

• A) A collection of planets and stars.

• B) A single species and its natural habitat.

• C) A system comprising all the biotic and abiotic factors in an area and all the interactions among them.

• D) A type of animal found in tropical areas.

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What are two living things you can find in the image provided?

• Tiger and tree

• Rock and sand

• Sky and clouds

• Sun and wind

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Identify nonliving things shown in the image.

• Leopard and tree

• sand

• Grass and leaves

• Birds and insects

What category does 'Tree Grass' belong to based on the image?

• Abiotic

• Biotic

• Neither

• Both

What do all organisms have in common?

• They can fly.

• They are made of cells.

• They live in water.

• They produce light.

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What does the term "abiotic" mean to in an ecosystem?

• Living components that reproduce

• Nonliving things

• Animals that do not require water

• Plants that grow without soil

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Which of the following is NOT an example of an abiotic factor?

• Water

• Soil

• Air

• Trees

Why are abiotic factors important to ecosystems?

• They provide habitat for animals

• They are made of cells

• They can move from place to place

• They help keep environment in order

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What is an ecosystem made up of?

• Only living organisms

• Only non-living elements

• Both living organisms and non-living elements

• Only plants and animals

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Is the Sun considered a biotic or abiotic component?

• Biotic

• Abiotic

• Both

• Neither

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