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What is the major difference between biotic and abiotic elements in an ecosystem?

  • Biotic elements are living, while abiotic elements are non-living (correct)
  • Biotic elements are smaller, while abiotic elements are larger
  • Biotic elements are mobile, while abiotic elements are stationary
  • Biotic elements are producer organisms, while abiotic elements are consumer organisms

Which category do terrestrial ecosystems belong to?

  • Land (correct)
  • Air
  • Underground
  • Water

What type of forest ecosystems are classified based on their climates?

  • Boreal forests
  • Coniferous forests
  • Deciduous forests
  • Tropical rainforests (correct)

In which zone can you find deciduous and coniferous forest ecosystems?

<p>Temperate zones (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What makes tropical rainforests more diverse in flora and fauna compared to other ecosystems?

<p>The very moist and warm climate (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of coniferous trees that allows them to remain green all year?

<p>The needles are well adapted to the cold environment and do not lose as much water (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of forest experiences seasons with animals that either migrate or hibernate in the cold winter?

<p>Deciduous forests (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of grassland ecosystems?

<p>They have few or no trees, but may contain flowers mixed in with the grasses (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which ecosystem receives less than 10 inches of rain per year and can be extremely hot and windy?

<p>Desert ecosystems (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which ecosystem are prairies, savannas, and steppes mostly located?

<p>Grassland ecosystems (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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