Environmental Factors Quiz

Max and Henry are studying a pond ecosystem. They observe various elements like water, sunlight, and temperature. What are these elements considered as?

• The living parts of the environment

• The non-living parts of the environment

• The biological interactions in the environment

• The genetic variations in organisms

Harry is planning a trip to the desert and wants to know which plant is adapted to live in high intensity light. Can you help him choose?

• Bluebells

• Azaleas

• Cacti

• Ferns

What type of soil do azaleas prefer to grow in?

• Alkaline soil

• Sandy soil

• Acidic soil

• Clay soil

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

• Predation

• Photosynthesis

• Light intensity

• Symbiosis

Grace and Arjun are studying a forest ecosystem. What are biotic factors related to?

• Non-living things

• Other living organisms

• Climate conditions

• Geological formations

What can introducing a new predator to an environment cause?

• Increase in food supply

• Balance of a community

• Disruption of the balance of a community

• Growth of plant populations

What can diseases do to populations of plants and animals?

• Increase their numbers

• Wipe them out

• Make them stronger

• Have no effect

What happened to red squirrel numbers in Britain when the grey squirrel was introduced?

• They increased

• They remained the same

• They were reduced drastically

• They migrated to another area

Arthur and Scarlett are exploring a national park. They notice various species of plants, animals, and insects. What is biodiversity?

• The measure of the variety of all the different species of organisms on earth or within a particular ecosystem.

• The number of animals in a specific area.

• The amount of vegetation in a forest.

• The temperature range in a habitat.

In a school garden project, students noticed that planting a variety of flowers and plants attracted more insects and birds. How does this higher biodiversity affect the garden ecosystem?

• It makes the ecosystem less stable.

• It makes species more dependent on a single food source.

• It makes the ecosystem more stable.

• It decreases the complexity of the food web.