Biotic and Abiotic Factors Flashcard

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All the living things in an ecosystem are called ______________________ factors.

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Biotic factors are all the living components of an ecosystem, including plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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Is the following factor Biotic or Abiotic?
Grass

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Grass is a Biotic factor because it is a living organism.

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Is the following factor Biotic or Abiotic?
Temperature

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Temperature is an Abiotic factor because it is a non-living component that affects the ecosystem.

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Is the following factor Biotic or Abiotic?
Rain

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Rain is an Abiotic factor because it is a non-living element that influences the environment.

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Is the following factor Biotic or Abiotic?
Tree

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A Tree is a Biotic factor as it is a living organism.

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Define Biotic factors.

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Biotic factors are the living parts of an ecosystem that affect other living organisms.

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Define Abiotic factors.

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Abiotic factors are the non-living physical and chemical elements in the ecosystem.

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Give an example of a Biotic factor.

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An example of a Biotic factor is a lion, which is a living animal.

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Give an example of an Abiotic factor.

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An example of an Abiotic factor is sunlight, which is essential for photosynthesis.

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What role do Biotic factors play in an ecosystem?

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Biotic factors interact with each other and with Abiotic factors to create a balanced ecosystem.