Interaction of Biotic and Abiotic Components in Ecosystems

What are the two main categories of components in ecosystems?

• Biotic and Abiotic

• Living and Non-living

• Producers and Consumers

• Plants and Animals

Which abiotic factor is essential for photosynthesis?

• Sunlight

• Water

• Soil

• Temperature

What was the impact of the absence of grey wolves in Yellowstone National Park?

• Overpopulation of elk

• Increase in vegetation

• Decrease in herbivores

• Improved ecosystem balance

How do plants contribute to the formation of soil?

• By breaking down rocks and adding organic matter

• By providing shade

• By absorbing water

• By competing with other plants

What is a biome?

• A large area with similar climate and organisms

• A small ecosystem

• A type of plant

• A specific animal species