Biotic and Abiotic Factors in Ecosystems

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Give an example of an abiotic factor.
Sunlight
Bacteria
Fungi
Insects
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is an example of how biotic factors can affect abiotic factors?
Plants (biotic factors) can affect soil quality (abiotic factor) through their root systems and organic matter.
Animals (biotic factors) can change the temperature (abiotic factor) of their environment by creating shade.
Fungi (biotic factors) can increase the pH level (abiotic factor) of water bodies by decomposing organic matter.
Bacteria (biotic factors) can influence the wind speed (abiotic factor) by altering the landscape.
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3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Which of the following is an abiotic factor: bacteria, air, or temperature?
Bacteria
Air
Temperature
Water
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Can air be considered a biotic factor? Why or why not?
Yes, air is a biotic factor because it supports life.
No, air is not a biotic factor; it is an abiotic factor because it is nonliving.
Yes, air is a biotic factor as it contains living organisms.
No, air is a biotic factor; it is essential for respiration.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is the significance of understanding biotic and abiotic factors in ecology?
It helps in studying ecosystem dynamics, biodiversity, and environmental changes.
It is primarily concerned with the study of animal behavior.
It focuses on the chemical composition of soil and water.
It is only relevant for agricultural practices.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How do biotic and abiotic factors interact in an ecosystem?
Biotic factors are independent of abiotic factors and do not rely on them for survival.
Biotic factors depend on abiotic factors for survival, and changes in abiotic factors can affect biotic factors.
Abiotic factors are the primary determinants of biotic factors, with no interaction between them.
Biotic factors only affect abiotic factors, not the other way around.
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7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What role do biotic factors play in an ecosystem?
Biotic factors are only responsible for the physical environment.
Biotic factors interact with each other and with abiotic factors to shape the ecosystem.
Biotic factors have no significant impact on the ecosystem.
Biotic factors are solely responsible for the energy flow in an ecosystem.
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