Abiotic Factors (OCR GCSE Biology A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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What are abiotic factors?
What are abiotic factors?
Non-living elements of the environment
Why is light intensity important for plants?
Why is light intensity important for plants?
It is essential for photosynthesis
What do changes in light intensity affect?
What do changes in light intensity affect?
Plant populations and dependent species
How does temperature influence organisms?
How does temperature influence organisms?
It affects enzyme activity rate
Which seasonal behaviors can temperature fluctuations affect?
Which seasonal behaviors can temperature fluctuations affect?
Migration and hibernation
What happens when moisture levels are low?
What happens when moisture levels are low?
Plant growth is limited
What does soil pH affect?
What does soil pH affect?
Decay rate and mineral ion availability
What is transpiration?
What is transpiration?
Water movement from roots to leaves
What does high wind intensity cause in plants?
What does high wind intensity cause in plants?
Increased water loss
Why is CO₂ necessary for plants?
Why is CO₂ necessary for plants?
For photosynthesis
How do oxygen levels differ in water compared to air?
How do oxygen levels differ in water compared to air?
They vary greatly in water
What do most aquatic organisms require for respiration?
What do most aquatic organisms require for respiration?
High dissolved oxygen concentration