Biotic and Abiotic FF

What does the word adaptation mean?

• The ability for an animal to change itself

• The ability for an animal to blend in

• A process of change where an organism becomes better fitted for its environment

• The environment in which an animal lives

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Prairie grasses have adaptations that help them survive in the grassland ecosystems where temperatures reach both extremes and drought is common. One adaptation is their roots grow deep into the ground. This adaptation helps them –

• absorb moisture from the ground

• fend off predators

• absorb sunlight

• resist cold temperatures

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In order to be considered living, an organism must be able to perform life processes. Which of the following is NOT a life process of a living organism?

• A. Growth

• B. Nutrition

• C. Respiration

• D. Walking

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A student makes the following list of observations during a trip to the zoo. Which number is an example of an organism interacting with a nonliving part of its environment? 1. The monkey swings in a tree by its tail. 2. The polar bear swims in the water. 3. The baby sea otter rides on its mother’s stomach as she swims. 4. The elephant lifts grass to his mouth with his trunk.

• 1. The monkey swings in a tree by its tail.

• 2. The polar bear swims in the water.

• 3. The baby sea otter rides on its mother’s stomach as she swims.

• 4. The elephant lifts grass to his mouth with his trunk.

Which of the nonliving resources below do plants need to turn food into energy?

• Soil

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

• Sunlight

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Fifth grade science students have a goldfish tank in their classroom. Which observation below is an example of two living organisms interacting in this environment?

• The fish swim in the water.

• One fish hides in the plants.

• The fish swim through the sand castle.

• The fish opens its mouth to draw in water to breathe.

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All organisms need energy to survive. Which example below is an organism creating its own energy?

• A human cooks a steak on the grill.

• A basil plant grows on the window sill.

• A cat drinks water from its bowl.

• A child eats crackers out of a bowl.

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Another term for nonliving is abiotic. Which of the following is an abiotic component of the environment?

• Bacteria

• Plants

• Fungi

• Soil

All of the following are living components of a classroom environment except – F. the teacher G. the students H. the pet rock J. the potted plant

• the teacher

• the students

• the pet rock

• the potted plant

Below is an ecological pyramid. Which organism(s) obtain all its energy from nonliving sources?

• Grasses

• Mice

• Snake

• All of the above

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