Understanding Ecosystem Vocabulary Part 1

What is an abiotic factor?

• A living component of an ecosystem

• A non-living component of an ecosystem

• A type of animal found in the ocean

• A plant species in a forest

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Which term describes the height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level?

• Canopy

• Altitude

• Biome

• Benthos

What is a barrier island?

• A type of coral reef

• A mountain range

• A long, narrow island lying parallel to the mainland

• A deep ocean trench

Which zone is located at the bottom of a body of water?

• Canopy

• Benthic zone

• Chaparral

• Coral reef

What does the term "benthos" refer to?

• The organisms living on the ocean floor

• The top layer of a forest

• A type of desert biome

• A type of mountain range

Which of the following is a large community of plants and animals that occupies a distinct region?

• Biome

• Canopy

• Benthos

• Altitude

What are biotic factors?

• Non-living components of an ecosystem

• Living components of an ecosystem

• Types of soil found in deserts

• Weather patterns in a region

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What is the canopy in a forest?

• The forest floor

• The upper layer of trees and branches

• A type of grassland

• A type of aquatic plant

Which biome is characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters?

• Coral reef

• Chaparral

• Tundra

• Desert

What is a coral reef?

• A type of forest biome

• A marine ecosystem characterized by reef-building corals

• A freshwater lake

• A type of mountain range