Abiotic and Biotic Factors

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What are abiotic factors?

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Abiotic factors are non-living components of an ecosystem, such as rocks, water, and climate.

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What are biotic factors?

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

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Is a rock considered abiotic or biotic?

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Abiotic

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Is a tree considered abiotic or biotic?

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Biotic

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Give an example of a biotic factor in the environment.

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Carnivores that consume other animals.

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Is a rose an abiotic or biotic factor?

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Biotic

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Is a deer an abiotic or biotic factor?

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Biotic

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What role do abiotic factors play in an ecosystem?

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Abiotic factors influence the living conditions and survival of organisms.

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How do biotic factors interact with abiotic factors?

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Biotic factors depend on abiotic factors for survival, such as plants needing sunlight and water.

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Name three examples of abiotic factors.

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Rocks, water, temperature.

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