1.1 - Defining an Ecosystem

What is the definition of an ecosystem?

• Any place on earth where living things depend on sources of food.

• Any place on earth where living things depend only on non-living things like water.

• Any place on earth with water, soil and plants.

• Any place on earth where living things depend on and interact with other living and non-living things.

What is the definition of a biotic part of the ecosystem?

• The non-living parts of an ecosystem.

• The living parts of an ecosystem.

• The newest parts of an ecosystem

• The dead parts of an ecosystem.

What is the definition of an abiotic part of an ecosystem?

• The newest part of an ecosystem.

• The living parts of an ecosystem.

• The dead parts of an ecosystem.

• The non-living parts of an ecosystem.

Which one of the following is not a biotic factor?

• Bunny

• Tree

• Water

• Grass

Which of the following are abiotic factors in an ecosystem? Check all that apply.

• Soil/Dirt

• Water

• Sun

• Rocks

What is the definition of species?

• A type of animal that lives in the same ecosystem.

• A living thing that is able to reproduce.

• A group of biotic parts of an ecosystem.

• A group of trees that are all the same.

What is the definition of a population in an ecosystem?

• When many individuals of the same species live in the same area.

• The number of people that live in Edmonton.

• When many groups of different species live in the same area.

• The number of animals that live in an particular ecosystem.

What is the definition of a community in an ecosystem?

• When many individuals of the same species live in the same area.

• The number of people that live in Edmonton.

• When many groups of different species live and interact in the same area.

• The number of animals that live in an particular ecosystem.

Choose the best example of a basic need.

• The sun

• WiFi

• Vehicle

• Water

The following is an accurate list of the 5 basic needs, true or false? Water, Food, Energy, Oxygen, Suitable living conditions.

• True

• False