Biotic and Abiotic Factors Quiz

What is a biotic factor?

• A non-living part of the environment

• A living part of the environment

• A type of weather condition

• A chemical element

Which of the following is an example of a biotic factor?

• Sunlight

• Water

• Zebra

• Temperature

What role do gut bacteria play in the ecosystem?

• They are abiotic factors

• They provide essential vitamins

• They are predators

• They are non-living

Which of the following is considered an abiotic factor?

• Lion

• Tree

• Fish

• Humidity

How does temperature influence the environment?

• It is a biotic factor

• It affects only non-living things

• It has no impact on the environment

• It influences both living and non-living things

What is the significance of pH in the environment?

• It determines the color of plants

• It affects the growth of plants and organisms

• It is a type of biotic factor

• It has no effect on water

In the pond example, what is the role of sand?

• It is a type of plant

• It provides food for frogs

• It is an abiotic factor

• It is a biotic factor

How do trees influence the environment around a pond?

• They make the soil less fertile

• They provide shade and reduce wind

• They block humidity

• They increase the temperature

What happens to soil pH when pine needles decompose?

• It becomes more alkaline

• It remains neutral

• It becomes less fertile

• It becomes more acidic

What is the effect of decomposing oak leaves on soil?

• They make the soil more acidic

• They have no effect on soil

• They make the soil more alkaline

• They reduce soil fertility