gR7wEEK3- Science

Circle whether the statement is true or false. Abiotic means non-living.

• True

• False

Circle whether the statement is true or false. Sunlight + water + oxygen produces carbon dioxide and fructose for plants.

• True

• False

Circle whether the statement is true or false. When plants transpire, water is lost through the roots of a plant.

• True

• False

Circle whether the statement is true or false. Plants need wind so they can grow stronger roots.

• True

• False

What is biodiversity?

• The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem

• A type of ecosystem

• A scientific study of plants

• A method of conservation

Circle whether the statement is true or false. Biodiversity is the study of one plant or animal in an environment. True or False.

• True

• False

Circle whether the statement is true or false. Scientists study biodiversity to protect plants and animals.

• True

• False

The abiotic factors affect the ecosystems in the pictures by:

• Providing essential nutrients

• Regulating temperature and humidity

• Determining the types of species that can survive

• All of the above

Which abiotic factor allows cacti to survive in the desert?

• Water

• Wind

• Temperature

• Soil

Is the statement true or false? 3) An ecosystem's biodiversity is only affected by biotic factors, not abiotic ones.

• T

• F