Abiotic Factors

The Sun is the source of all energy within an ecosystem. Plants depend on light from the sun in order to perform the process of photosynthesis. Sunlight is an example of what type of factor?

• Biotic

• Abiotic

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Is a rock considered abiotic or biotic?

• Abiotic

• Biotic

• Neither

Water is a compound that consists of 2 hydrogen atoms and 1 oxygen atom. Up to 60% of an adult human is made up of water. Water is an example of what type of factor?

• Biotic

• Abiotic

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Air is a mixture of colorless gases. The air that makes up the Earth's atmosphere consists primarily of nitrogen and oxygen. Air is an example of which type of factor?

• Biotic

• Abiotic

What is the difference between the biotic and abiotic factors?

• Biotic factors are living things and abiotic factors are nonliving things.

• Biotic factors are nonliving things and abiotic factors are living things.

• There is no difference

Which of the following shows an abiotic factor interacting with a biotic factor in the environment?

• Lamprey eels survive by attaching themselves to trout.

• Water temperature affects its oxygen level.

• Low light intensity affects the growth of forest pine trees.

• Gypsy moth caterpillars eat the leaves of apple trees.

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Is pH a biotic or abiotic factor?

• biotic

• abiotic

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Which of the following is an example of an abiotic factor in an ecosystem?

• Sunlight

• Plants

• Animals

• Bacteria

How do abiotic factors influence the biodiversity of an ecosystem?

• They provide food for animals.

• They determine the types of plants that can grow.

• They have no influence on biodiversity.

• They are consumed by herbivores.

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What role does water play as an abiotic factor in an ecosystem?

• It is a source of energy for plants.

• It is a habitat for aquatic organisms.

• It is a food source for animals.

• It is a decomposer.

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