Living Environment Biodiversity Lab

What is a Biotic Factor?

• The carrying capacity of an ecosystem

• A NON-living factor that can affect an ecosystem

• A living factor that can affect an ecosystem

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If humans were to release a pack of wolves into the forest, what type of factor would this be?

• Abiotic

• Biotic

What is an invasive species?

• A native (naturally found) species which are added to an area

• An organism that is new to an environment and has a negative effect on that environment.

• A keystone species in an environment

• none of the above

What is the definition of a keystone species?

• A species that has a large impact on its habitat

• A species that is at the top of the food chain

• A species that is endangered

• A species that is found in Yellowstone National Park

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An example of a physical/structural adaptation is...

• a turtle hiding inside its shell

• The spikes on a porcupine fish

• a rabbit burrowing underground

• a viper biting when threatened

An example of a behavioral adaptation is

• The long neck of a giraffe

• Penguins huddling together for warmth

• A camel's hump used to store water

• A polar bear's white fur used for camouflage

The colors & patterns on a turtles shell help it blend in with the forest floor.  This is:

• hibernation.

• behavior.

• migration.

• camouflage.

The praying mantis looks very much like a blade of grass. What is it called when animals look like other animals or plants?

• camouflage

• mimicry

• locomotion

• hibernation

What is the best definition of animal adaptation?

• Changes to an animal's diet.

• Characteristics that help animals survive.

• Characteristics of an animal's habitat.

• Skills learned in order to hunt.

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Fill in the blank: A ______________ adaptation is the way an animal looks in order to help them survive.

• simple

• behavioral

• physical

• extreme

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