Ecosystems Quiz

Which of the following is NOT an ecosystem?

• A desert
• A grassland
• An ocean
• A forest

Which of the following are characteristics of ecosystems that affect the diversity of organisms?

• Geographic location, size, complexity
• Size, complexity, landforms
• Geographic location, size, climate patterns
• Geographic location, climate, sunlight

Which ecosystems store greenhouse gasses?

• Wetlands
• Forests
• Grasslands
• All of the above

Which of the three components are abiotic?

• Plants, animals, fungi
• Water, air, sunlight
• Water, plants, sunlight
• Rocks, soil, animals

Which of the three components are biotic?

• Plants, animals, fungi
• Water, air, sunlight
• Water, plants, sunlight
• Rocks, soil, animals

Which statement best explains why soil is considered an abiotic component even though it contains decomposed organic matter?

• Soil only contains minerals and never has organic matter
• Soil is not living itself, even though it contains materials from once-living organisms
• Soil changes from biotic to abiotic depending on the season
• Soil is always biotic because it helps plants grow

A researcher wants to study how temperature affects fish in a lake ecosystem. Which combination of tools would be most effective?

• Only underwater cameras

• Only temperature sensors

• Satellite imagery

• Temperature sensors and underwater cameras.

A wetland ecosystem stores carbon dioxide from the atmosphere in its soil and plants. If this wetland is destroyed, what is the most likely consequence for greenhouse gases?

• The greenhouse gases will disappear completely
• Other ecosystems will automatically store the extra carbon dioxide
• More greenhouse gases will be stored in the atmosphere
• The stored carbon dioxide will be released back into the atmosphere

Which of the following best describes an ecosystem?

• A group of animals living together

• A variety of plants.

• Living and non-living things interacting with each other.

• The climate in a specific place.

Organize these options into the right categories

Groups:

(a) Biotic

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(b) Abiotic

• Wind

• Plants

• Sunlight

• Fungi

• Water

• Animals

• Air

• Humans

• Rocks