6.LS2.4 Flashcard - Biotic, Abiotic, and Biomes

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What are abiotic factors?

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Abiotic factors are the non-living components of an ecosystem that affect living organisms, including sunlight, temperature, water, soil, and air.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

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List four abiotic factors that affect the health of an aquatic biome.

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Sunlight, temperature, salinity, oxygen.

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What biome is characterized by broadleaf trees, distinct seasons, and animals that migrate or hibernate in winter?

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Temperate deciduous forest.

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What type of tree drops its leaves in the fall?

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Deciduous trees.

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What biome is home to animals with vibrant colors that live in broadleaf trees and eat fruits, flowers, nuts, bird eggs, and insects?

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Tropical rainforest.

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What are the main abiotic factors in an ecosystem?

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Water, sunlight, soil, air.

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How does temperature affect aquatic biomes?

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Temperature influences the metabolic rates of aquatic organisms and affects the solubility of oxygen in water.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

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What role does sunlight play in aquatic ecosystems?

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Sunlight is essential for photosynthesis, which provides energy for primary producers in aquatic ecosystems.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

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Define a biome.

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A biome is a large geographic biotic unit, a major community of plants and animals with similar life forms and environmental conditions.

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What is the difference between biotic and abiotic factors?

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Biotic factors are the living components of an ecosystem, while abiotic factors are the non-living physical and chemical elements.