Question

match each word to its definition.
all parts of earth with living things
all of the living things in an area
large area with similar plants, ani- mals, and climate
all of the biotic and abiotic factors in an area
a. community
b. biome
c. ecosystem
d. biosphere

Explanation:

1. For "all parts of Earth with living things", the definition of biosphere (d) is the regions of the surface, atmosphere, and hydrosphere of the earth (or analogous parts of other planets) occupied by living organisms. So it matches d.
2. For "all of the living things in an area", a community (a) is a group of interdependent organisms of different species growing or living together in a specified habitat. So it matches a.
3. For "large area with similar plants, animals, and climate", a biome (b) is a large naturally occurring community of flora and fauna occupying a major habitat. So it matches b.
4. For "all of the biotic and abiotic factors in an area", an ecosystem (c) is a biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment. So it matches c.

Answer:

• "all parts of Earth with living things" : d. biosphere
• "all of the living things in an area" : a. community
• "large area with similar plants, animals, and climate" : b. biome
• "all of the biotic and abiotic factors in an area" : c. ecosystem