Understanding Ecosystem Factors Article

What are the living components of an ecosystem called?

• Biotic factors

• Abiotic factors

• Chemical factors

• Physical factors

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

• Plants

• Animals

• Sunlight

• Fungi

How do plants contribute to the ecosystem?

• By providing oxygen and food for animals

• By competing with animals for food

• By consuming other plants

• By reducing sunlight

What can greatly impact the living organisms in an ecosystem?

• Abiotic factors

• Biotic factors

• Chemical reactions

• Human activities

What is an example of a symbiotic relationship mentioned in the passage?

• Bees pollinating flowers

• Plants competing for sunlight

• Animals competing for food

• Microorganisms decomposing matter

Why is it important to understand the interactions between biotic and abiotic factors?

• To better protect and preserve natural environments

• To increase the number of species in an ecosystem

• To eliminate abiotic factors

• To create artificial ecosystems

What happens when there are changes in abiotic factors?

• It can lead to changes in the ecosystem

• It has no effect on the ecosystem

• It only affects non-living components

• It only affects living components