Ecosystems &
Environments
Earth &
Space
100

Define Abiotic and Biotic factors.

Abiotic: A Non-Living Thing

Biotic: A Living Thing

100

How many layers of the Earth are there?

4

200

True or False: Ecosystems are terrestrial or aquatic.

True

200

What is the Thickest and Thinest layer of the Earth?

Thickest - Mantle

Thinnest - Crust

300

Divide the following things in an ocean environment into Biotic and Abiotic factors:

ALGAE  -  WATER  -  TEMP.  -  ROOTS  -  SOIL  -  FISH

Biotic: Algae, Fish, Roots.

Abiotic: Soil, Water, and Temp.

300

Match the Earth's Spheres and examples of them:

__ Biosphere              A -Oxegyn, and  Carbon Dioxide

__ Hydrosphere          B -Land, Rocks, and Soil.

__Geosphere              C -Oceans, Rivers, and Lakes

__Atmosphere            D -Plants, Animals, and Fungi

D - Biosphere

C - Hydrosphere

B - Geosphere

A - Atmosphere

400

In ecosystems, which of the following roles do Abiotic factors play? Select TWO answers.

A. Water can help fish breathe.

B. Trees can grow apples.

C. Grass can provide as a food source for cows.

D. Soil filled with nutrients can help plants grow faster.

E. A drought can cause a decrease in water.

Answers A and D are correct.

400

What layer of the Earth is made of Iron and Nickel?

The Inner Core

500

List the Levels or Organisms in Order from smallest to biggest. (Ecosystem, Community, Organism, Biosphere, Population, Biome)

1. Organism

2. Population

3. Community

4. Ecosystem

5. Biome

6. Biosphere

500

List the 8 planets of the Earth in order from closest to farthest from the Sun.

Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.