Ecosystem Worksheet

The non-living (Abiotic) components of an ecosystem include plants and animals.

• True

• False

A species is a group of different kinds of organisms that generally cannot reproduce with one another.

• True

• False

A key climate feature of a Desert biome is that it is very dry and has very high daytime temperatures.

• True

• False

There are many tall trees that grow in the Tundra biome.

• True

• False

What is the area where Biotic (living) and Abiotic (non-living) components live together and interact?

• Habitat

• Ecosystem

• Biome

• Species

Which term refers to a larger scale area that is impacted by climate, vegetation, and animal life across a broad region?

• Ecosystem

• Adaptation

• Biome

• Species

What are the characteristics that help a living organism survive in their habitat?

• Niche

• Adaptation

• Reproduction

• Fertilization

Which of these is a living (Biotic) component found in an ecosystem?

• Climate

• Soil

• Bacteria

• Water

Which of these is a plant adaptation found in the Tundra biome?

• Deep roots to reach groundwater

• Large, broad leaves to capture light

• Cushion plants that trap airborne dust as nutrients

• Long stems to reach the canopy

Which group of animals may be found in a Tropical Rainforest?

• Polar Bears and Arctic Foxes

• Cows and Horses

• Jaguars and Gorillas

• Crocodiles and Frogs