Abiotic Factors (Leaving Cert Biology): Quizzes
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What are abiotic factors?
What are abiotic factors?
Non-living environmental conditions
Which term refers to soil-related factors?
Which term refers to soil-related factors?
Edaphic factors
Why is temperature the most critical atmospheric factor?
Why is temperature the most critical atmospheric factor?
Influences speed of biological processes
What happens to biological processes with a 10°C temperature increase?
What happens to biological processes with a 10°C temperature increase?
Rate approximately doubles
How do longer day lengths in summer affect plants?
How do longer day lengths in summer affect plants?
Increased food production & faster growth
What conditions occur at higher altitudes?
What conditions occur at higher altitudes?
Cooler temperatures, stronger winds, more UV
What does aspect refer to?
What does aspect refer to?
Compass direction a slope faces
What effect do steep slopes have on vegetation?
What effect do steep slopes have on vegetation?
Rapid runoff leads to drier conditions
Why can aquatic plants only grow in upper water layers?
Why can aquatic plants only grow in upper water layers?
Light penetration limited at depth
How are most aquatic organisms adapted to salinity?
How are most aquatic organisms adapted to salinity?
Either freshwater or saltwater, not both
Which plants thrive in acidic soils with pH ?
Which plants thrive in acidic soils with pH ?
Bog moss and heather
What is a key characteristic of sandy soils?
What is a key characteristic of sandy soils?
Water drains quickly
Why are loam soils ideal for most plants?
Why are loam soils ideal for most plants?
Good drainage + moisture + nutrients
What is humus?
What is humus?
Decomposed plant & animal material
Which instrument measures light intensity?
Which instrument measures light intensity?
Light meter