Abiotic and Biotic Factors

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What are abiotic factors?

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Abiotic factors are the non-living components of an ecosystem, such as temperature, sunlight, water, and minerals.

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What are biotic factors?

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

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Give an example of an abiotic factor.

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An example of an abiotic factor is sunlight.

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Give an example of a biotic factor.

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An example of a biotic factor is a termite.

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How do abiotic factors affect ecosystems?

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Abiotic factors influence the types of organisms that can live in an ecosystem and how they interact with each other.

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How do biotic factors affect ecosystems?

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Biotic factors affect ecosystems through interactions such as predation, competition, and symbiosis.

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What role does water play as an abiotic factor?

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Water is essential for all living organisms; it is involved in biochemical reactions and helps regulate temperature.

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What is the significance of temperature as an abiotic factor?

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Temperature affects metabolic rates in organisms and influences the distribution of species in an ecosystem.

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How does sunlight contribute to ecosystems?

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Sunlight is the primary energy source for photosynthesis, which is crucial for plant growth and energy flow in ecosystems.

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What is the relationship between biotic and abiotic factors?

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Biotic factors depend on abiotic factors for survival; for example, plants (biotic) need sunlight and water (abiotic) to grow.