Biotic and Abiotic Factors: QUESTIONS!! (: – Flashcards

Which of the following describes a relationship in which both organisms depend on each other and both benefit? a) predator-prey relationship b) mutualism c) parasitism d) competition

Which biotic factor makes sunlight important to an animal such as the Texas tortoise? a) water b) cougars c) prickly-pear cactus d) sand

Which is true of competition between organisms of the same species? a) it on occurs when resources are plentiful b) it may lead to the adaptation of a population as a whole c) it always harms the population as a whole d) it rarely occurs in nature

Which is an example of competition between organisms for an abiotic factor? a) blue jays fight over a peanut b) hippopotamuses fight to win mates c) a creosote bush is so efficient at drawing water from soil that its own seeds will not grow nearby d) birds compete for nesting sites in a tree

Which of the following is an example of competition between populations? a) black walnut trees release a chemical into the soil that prevents other types of plants from growing b) older maple trees block light from reaching maple saplings c) male sea lions fights each other for territory and mates d) eagles hunt small birds for food

Which of the following is an abiotic factor? a) insect pollinators b) weeds c) soil temperature d) number of seed-producing plants

What is the term for the physical components of an environment, such as wind, temperature, and soil? a) biotic factors b) abiotic factors c) ecosystems d) niche

Which abiotic factor could provide shelter to wildlife? a) a forest b) a shrub c) a bridge d) a field of corn

Why do male prairie chickens puff themselves up and display their brightly colored throats? a) they are trying to attract predators b) they are competing for mates c) they are cooperating to find food d) they are in a symbiotic relationship

Which is a biotic factor that organisms from different species would not compete for? a) prey b) soil nutrients c) mates d) shelter

Name three abiotic factors.

Name three biotic factors.

How do flowers and their pollinators rely on each other?

How do organism and populations depend on abiotic factors such as rock or sand?

What biotic factors do animals compete for?

What abiotic factors do plants compete for?

How do populations compete for biotic and abiotic factors?

What would be the reason of a wolf chasing way or fighting with a coyote?

What can happen if an individual from a population is removed?

What is it called when both species benefit?

What is it called when one species benefits while the other one is harmed?

What is it called when one species benefits while the other one is unaffected?

Which describes a population depending on an abiotic factor? A) A bean plant does not grow well because it is planted where there are many weedy plants. B) Coral reef organisms carry out photosynthesis using the sunlight that passes through the clear water above. C) Squirrels eat eggs from a bird's nest. D) A hawk preys on a mouse.