Unit 1 Vocabulary Review

Which of the following best describes an abiotic factor in an ecosystem?

• A predator hunting its prey

• The amount of sunlight in a forest

• The number of plant species in a grassland

• The population of fish in a lake

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Which of the following is an example of a biome?

• A single tree

• A desert

• A pond

• A rock

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In an ecosystem, which of the following would be considered a biotic factor?

• Temperature

• Soil pH

• Water availability

• Bacteria

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Which of the following best describes biodiversity?

• The variety of different species in a given area

• The amount of rainfall in a region

• The temperature range of a biome

• The depth of a lake

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What is the main difference between a food chain and a food web?

• A food chain shows all possible feeding relationships in an ecosystem, while a food web shows a single path of energy flow.

• A food web shows all possible feeding relationships in an ecosystem, while a food chain shows a single path of energy flow.

• A food chain includes only herbivores, while a food web includes all types of organisms.

• A food web includes only carnivores, while a food chain includes all types of organisms.

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Which of the following is an example of an apex predator?

• A rabbit

• A deer

• A lion

• A grasshopper

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What is the primary function of runoff in the water cycle?

• To evaporate water into the atmosphere

• To transport water from land to bodies of water

• To condense water vapor into clouds

• To infiltrate water into the soil

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Which of the following best describes a native species?

• A species that has been introduced to a new area

• A species that is naturally found in a specific region

• A species that is extinct

• A species that migrates seasonally

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Which of the following is an example of an arid biome?

• A tropical rainforest

• A tundra

• A desert

• A temperate forest

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Which of the following is an example of a freshwater biome?

• A coral reef

• A river

• A savanna

• A desert