Global Systems Quiz

What is the definition of biotic factors in an ecosystem?

• Living organisms or organic matter derived from living organisms.

• Non-living elements in an ecosystem.

• The physical environment of an ecosystem.

• The process of energy transfer in an ecosystem.

Give an example of a biotic factor in a forest ecosystem.

• Birds

• Rocks

• Sunlight

• Trees

What are abiotic factors in an ecosystem?

• Non-living components that influence the environment

• Biological factors that shape the ecosystem.

• Environmental conditions that are influenced by living organisms.

• Living organisms that affect the ecosystem.

Name three examples of abiotic factors in a desert ecosystem.

• Sunlight, Temperature, Precipitation

• Water, Humidity, Clouds

• Animals, Rocks, Soil

• Sand, Wind, Plants

What is ecology?

• The study of relationships between organisms and their environment.

• The study of ancient civilizations.

• The study of chemical reactions.

• The study of the human body.

What is ecological modeling?

• The process of creating mathematical or computational models to simulate and understand the dynamics of ecosystems.

• The study of the interactions between organisms in an ecosystem.

• The process of creating visual representations of ecosystems.

• The study of the physical characteristics of ecosystems.

Why is gathering ecological data important?

• To determine the best fishing spots for recreational anglers.

• To track the migration patterns of birds.

• To study the effects of climate change on human health.

• To understand and monitor ecosystems, identify environmental issues, and make informed decisions for conservation and management.

What are some methods used to gather ecological data?

• Interviews, simulations, and literature reviews.

• Questionnaires, simulations, and literature reviews.

• Interviews, questionnaires, and simulations.

• Field observations, surveys, experiments, remote sensing, and data logging.

How many parts does the global system model have?

• 1

• 3

• 3

• 4

Which factor(s) does muck represent?

• Biotic

• Abiotic and biotic

• Abiotic

• Modeling and experimentation