Basic Ecosystems

All the living and nonliving things interacting in a particular area create an ________________.

• ecosystem/environment

• biodome

• playground

• park

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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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A living or once-living organisms in an ecosystem is a

• population

• biotic factor

• abiotic factor

• community

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Which of the following is an example of a biotic factor in an ecosystem?

• sunlight

• stream

• rock

• tree

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Which sphere of the Earth includes all living organisms?

• Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Biosphere

• Geosphere

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Match the following.

• A single cactus

• Community

• Sand, cacti, rock, heat, snake, vultures

• Ecosystem

• Cacti, snakes, vultures

• Organism

• A group of vultures

• Population

• Desert

• Biome

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

• plant

• soil

• flower

• tree

Is a mongoose an abiotic or biotic factor?

• abiotic

• biotic

John takes the subway to work every morning. He enjoys drinking his coffee and talking to people that sit near him. The other people on the subway are an example of what type of factor?

• Abiotic

• Biotic

Termites are tiny insects that can cause severe damage to homes and other structures that consist of wood. Termites are an example of what type of factor.

• Biotic

• Abiotic

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