Abiotic Factors

Question 1

Light intensity

Answer 1

Increasing light intensity will increase the rate of photosynthesis

Question 2

Temperature

Answer 2

Animals and plants grow the best at their optimum temperatures

Question 3

Moisture/Water levels

Answer 3

Plants and animals require the correct amount of water

Question 4

pH of the soil

Answer 4

Different plants will grow best in different soil acidities

Question 5

Soil mineral levels

Answer 5

Plants require lots of minerals to grow healthily

Question 6

Direction and Intensity of the wind

Answer 6

Wind speed can affect transpiration and photosynthesis rates in plants. Organisms may also move to find shelter from the wind

Question 7

Levels of carbon dioxide

Answer 7

Plants need lots of carbon dioxide for photosynthesis

Question 8

Levels of carbon dioxide

Answer 8

Plants need lots of carbon dioxide for photosynthesis

Question 9

Levels of oxygen

Answer 9

Some acquatic animals can only survive if there is lots of oxygen dissolved in the water