Question

An organism adapts to both biotic and abiotic factors in its environment. Decide if each adaptation is in response to a biotic or abiotic factor.

A rabbit living in
a desert has long ears
to disperse heat.
A moth immediately
dives to the ground
when it hears a bat.
A lizard stays warm
by sunning itself
on a rock.
A cactus has spines
instead of leaves
to help conserve water.
A petunia is
bright red to
attract hummingbirds.
A stick-bug blends in
with trees to hide
from predators.

Answer 1

The correct answer is

1. A rabbit living in a desert has long ears to disperse heat- abiotic factor.

2. A moth immediately dives to the ground when it hears a bat- biotic factor.

3. A lizard stays warm by sunning itself on a rock- abiotic factor.

4. A cactus has spines instead of leaves to help conserve water- abiotic factors.

5. A petunia is bright red to attract hummingbirds- biotic factor.

6. A stick-bug blends in with trees to hide from predators- biotic factor.

Explanation:-

The environment includes both abiotic and biotic factors which can affect the ecosystem. Living elements like plants and animals which affect ecosystem are known as biotic factors while the non-living elements which include air, water, temperature are called abiotic factors.

In the given question the options affected by the biotic factors due to bat, due to hummingbirds and due to predators.

Options affected by the abiotic factors due to heat and due to water.