Life Science Review

Front

What is an abiotic factor?

Back

An abiotic factor is a non-living part of an ecosystem that affects living organisms. Examples include sunlight, temperature, and soil.

Front

Which of the following is an abiotic factor: sun, temperature, soil, or grass?

Back

Grass is not an abiotic factor; it is a living organism.

Front

What do you call an organism that eats both plants and animals?

Back

An organism that eats both plants and animals is called an omnivore.

Front

What is the main purpose of photosynthesis?

Back

The main purpose of photosynthesis is to convert sunlight into chemical energy.

Front

What is a consumer in an ecosystem?

Back

A consumer is an organism that eats other organisms for energy. For example, a deer is a consumer.

Front

What is a producer in an ecosystem?

Back

A producer is an organism that can make its own food, typically through photosynthesis, like plants.

Front

What is a decomposer?

Back

A decomposer is an organism that breaks down dead or decaying organisms, returning nutrients to the soil.

Front

What role do plants play in an ecosystem?

Back

Plants are producers; they convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis.

Front

What is the difference between a herbivore and a carnivore?

Back

A herbivore eats only plants, while a carnivore eats only other animals.

Front

Can you name an example of a decomposer?

Back

An example of a decomposer is a mushroom.