Exploring Ecosystems Through Study Jams

What is the primary concern of the speaker about the weather during the camping trip?

• It might snow

• It might be too windy

• It might rain

• It might be too sunny

What does 'abiotic' mean in the context of an ecosystem?

• Only animals

• Dangerous elements

• Nonliving components

• Living components

Which of the following is NOT an abiotic factor?

• Rain

• Sunlight

• Bacteria

• Temperature

What role do plants play in an ecosystem?

• Consumers

• Producers

• Decomposers

• Pollinators

What is the role of bacteria in the forest ecosystem?

• They pollinate plants

• They decompose dead matter

• They consume other animals

• They produce oxygen

Which factor is crucial for the survival of plants in an ecosystem?

• Animals

• Rain

• Bacteria

• Sunlight

What do animals provide that helps plants survive?

• Minerals

• Shade

• Carbon dioxide

• Water

How do abiotic and biotic factors interact in an ecosystem?

• They have no interaction

• They compete for resources

• They exist independently

• They support each other's survival

Which of the following is a biotic factor?

• Sunlight

• Temperature

• Animals

• Minerals

Why is rain considered important in an ecosystem?

• It provides light

• It increases temperature

• It shelters animals

• It supports plant growth