Abiotic Factors (OCR GCSE Biology A (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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What are abiotic factors?
What are abiotic factors?
Non-living environmental elements
Why is light intensity important for plants?
Why is light intensity important for plants?
Essential for photosynthesis
How do changes in light intensity affect ecosystems?
How do changes in light intensity affect ecosystems?
Affect plant populations and dependent species
What does temperature influence in organisms?
What does temperature influence in organisms?
Rate of enzyme activity
Which seasonal behaviors can temperature fluctuations affect?
Which seasonal behaviors can temperature fluctuations affect?
Migration and hibernation
What impact do low moisture levels have on ecosystems?
What impact do low moisture levels have on ecosystems?
Limit plant growth, reducing food/habitat
What does soil pH affect?
What does soil pH affect?
Rate of decay and mineral ion availability
What is transpiration?
What is transpiration?
Movement of water from roots to leaves
How does high wind intensity affect plants?
How does high wind intensity affect plants?
Increases water loss and affects growth
What is the effect of increased CO₂ levels on plants?
What is the effect of increased CO₂ levels on plants?
Can enhance plant growth
Why do oxygen levels vary greatly in water?
Why do oxygen levels vary greatly in water?
Due to temperature and water movement
What do most fish and aquatic organisms require?
What do most fish and aquatic organisms require?
High dissolved oxygen concentration