Living and Non-Living Interactions

Plants interact with living and nonliving components in their environment. Which is an interaction with a nonliving component?

• Small insects eating the stems of plants

• Humans breathing oxygen released by plants

• Sandy soil holding the roots of plants

• Bees gathering pollen from flowers of plants

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Plants are interacting directly with another living component of their environment when they are–

• attracting insects.

• absorbing sunlight.

• soaking up water.

• taking in carbon dioxide.

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Which adaptation of a cactus is related to its interactions with living organisms in its environment?

• roots that grow deep underground to reach water

• spines to protect it from animals that want its water

• a waxy, outer coating to prevent the loss of the water

• large, expendable stem that allows it to store water

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Which of the following is a question that could be asked in a scientific investigation of how organisms depend on their environment?

• What is the effect of rainfall on the growth of grasses?

• How does temperature affect the formation of soil?

• What time of day produces the most precipitation?

• How fast does water erode different types of rock?

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Many animals in an ecosystem depend on other animals for —

• shelter

• water and air

• energy

• support

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Many plants depend on insects for pollination. Without pollination, these plants cannot produce seeds. Plants depend on insects to —

• grow new leaves

• strengthen roots

• make more food

• produce offspring

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Which observation in a forest involves an interaction between two groups of living organisms?

• Termites live in a decaying log

• Plants provide food for wildlife

• A snake suns itself on a rock

• Trees grow next to a creek

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Which of the following describes living organisms interacting with a nonliving element in its environment?

• Bees pollinate a dandelion flower

• Bacteria live in the human mouth

• Dogs drink water from a puddle

• Flies are caught and eaten by a spider

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The living and non-living things in one place.

• Biosphere

• Community

• Ecosystem

• Population

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A plant absorbs sunlight in its leaves.

• Living/Living

• Living/Non Living

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