Abiotic and Biotic factors 4.7.1.2-3

Question 1

Define abiotic factor?

Answer 1

physical non-living conditions that affect the distribution of an organism

Question 2

Define biotic factor?

Answer 2

caused by living organisms affecting other populations in their ecosystem

Question 3

What are 3 biotic factors?

Answer 3

• food availability
• new pathogens
• new predators

Question 4

What are 3 abiotic factors?

Answer 4

• temperature
• light intensity
• moisture level

Question 5

What are 3 types of adaptations animals can use to aid survival?

Answer 5

• behavioural
• structural
• functional

Question 6

Define behavioural adaptation in animals?

Answer 6

to control their body temperature they change their behaviour

Question 7

Define structural adaptation in animals?

Answer 7

part of the body

Question 8

Define functional adaptation in animals?

Answer 8

how the body operates

Question 9

Give some examples of behavioural adaptation.

Answer 9

• remains in burrows during hot days and cold nights

- hibernate over winter when food is scarce

Question 10

Give some examples of structural adaptation.

Answer 10

-keep insulating fat and body to a minimum to prevent overheating

Question 11

Give some examples of functional adaptation.

Answer 11

• do not sweat (camels) to prevent water loss

- need little to drink to cope with water scarcity