Focus On Earth Science: California Grade 6

Lesson 1: Abiotic and Biotic Factors

Standards Check

1.
Which is NOT an abiotic factor? 5.e
A)soil
B)sunlight
C)temperature
D)plants
2.
Which biome is NOT found in California? 5.c
A)desert
B)temperate deciduous forest
C)tundra
D)grassland
3.
How does the water in clouds get to the ground? 4.a
A)It condenses and falls.
B)It evaporates and falls.
C)It transpires and falls.
D)It falls as runoff.
4.
Which is a type of precipitation? 4.a
A)groundwater
B)runoff
C)snow
D)transpiration
5.
Which is NOT a way humus helps plants grow? 5.e
A)It holds water.
B)It supports the plant.
C)It supplies nutrients to the plant.
D)It shades the plant.
6.
Which is the number of individuals of one species occupying the same area? 5.c
A)niche
B)biotic factor
C)community
D)population
7.
Food, water, and availability of oxygen and sunlight are known as __________. 5.e
A)limiting factors
B)biotic factors
C)unlimited factors
D)abiotic factors
8.
Which is a group of organisms that share similar characteristics and can reproduce among themselves producing fertile offspring? 5.c, 5.d
A)community
B)species
C)niche
D)population
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