Ecosystem Quiz

What is the term used for the living components of an ecosystem?

• Environmental factors

• Biotic factors

• Abiotic factors

• Physical factors

Which of the following is NOT an example of an abiotic factor?

• Soil

• Bacteria

• Temperature

• Sunlight

How do abiotic factors influence an ecosystem?

• They provide food for animals.

• They are only important for aquatic life.

• They have no impact on the ecosystem.

• They determine the types of plants that can grow.

What happens to an ecosystem when environmental conditions are favorable?

• It becomes unstable.

• It becomes less diverse.

• It can support fewer organisms.

• It can support more organisms.

When resources are scarce, what is the impact on an ecosystem?

• The ecosystem becomes more stable.

• The ecosystem becomes more diverse.

• Fewer organisms can be supported.

• More organisms can thrive.