Which of the following is NOT a biotic factor?

• Protozoa

• a rock

• a snail

• a mushroom

Which of the following determine which organisms can live in an area?

• abiotic factors

• biotic factors

• Both abiotic and biotic

• Neither abiotic or biotic

What biome receives the least amount of solar radiation?

• desert

• temperate forest

• tropical rain forest

• tundra

NC has 3 "sub" biomes. Which one has sandy soil?

• Coastal Plain

• Mountains

• Piedmont

Which of NC's sub biomes includes rolling hills and clay soils?

• Coastal Plain

• Mountains

• Piedmont

Which of NC's sub biomes includes high elevations, black bears and more evergreen trees?

• Coastal Plain

• Mountains

• Piedmont

A group of organisms that are genetically related, look similar, reproduce and share resources in one area are a ________________.

• community

• ecosystem

• biome

• species

Biodiversity includes which of the following?

• Ecological diversity

• Genetic diversity

• Species diversity

• All of these are correct

What type of organism eats an animal that only eats plants?

• Producer

• Primary consumer

• Secondary consumer

• Omnivore

How much of the energy from one level of a food chain is available to the next level?

• 0%

• 10%

• 50%

• 100%