Biotic Abiotic Interactions

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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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

An angler fish has a fleshy growth on its head that gives off light. This part acts as a lure to help the angler fish catch its prey. An anglerfish is an example of which type of factor?

• Biotic

• Abiotic

All living things or organisms in an ecosystem are

• None

• biotic factors

• abiotic factors

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Is a deer an abiotic or biotic factor?

• abiotic

• biotic

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Is a tree considered abiotic or biotic?

• Biotic

• Abiotic

• Neither

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Is a rock considered abiotic or biotic?

• Abiotic

• biotic

• neither

Which is an example of an abiotic factor in a pond environment?

• The water

• A frog

• A grasshopper

• A snake

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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 tree.

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