Regents Prep: Living Environment
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Biotic vs. Abiotic: Question 1 of 2
A certain plant requires moisture, oxygen, carbon dioxide, light, and minerals in order to survive. This statement shows that a living organism depends on
  1. biotic factors
  2. abiotic factors
  3. symbiotic relationships
  4. carnivore-herbivore relationships

Correct Answer Number: 2

Explanation: Abiotic factors are nonliving factors in an ecosystem such as the amount of water, light, pH, temperature, etc. These are climatic conditions that control what plants can live there. Obviously, a seaweed can't live in the desert.


Biotic vs. Abiotic: Question 2 of 2
Which is a biotic factor operating within an ecosystem?
  1. the type of climate in a given region
  2. the carnivores that consume other animals
  3. the amount of helium gas in the air
  4. the rate of flow of water in a river

Correct Answer Number: 2

Explanation: Biotic means living. The only living factor of the choices given is the carnivore. Abiotic factors, or nonliving factors, are represented by the other choices.
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