Abiotic vs Biotic

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What is the definition of ABIOTIC?

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Abiotic refers to non-living things in an ecosystem, such as water, sunlight, soil, and air.

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What is the definition of BIOTIC?

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Biotic refers to living things in 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 tree.

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Is water ABIOTIC or BIOTIC?

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Water is abiotic.

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Is a dog ABIOTIC or BIOTIC?

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A dog is biotic.

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What role do ABIOTIC factors play in an ecosystem?

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Abiotic factors influence the living organisms in an ecosystem by affecting their survival and growth.

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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 form a balanced ecosystem.

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Can ABIOTIC factors change? Give an example.

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Yes, abiotic factors can change. For example, temperature can change with the seasons.

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Can BIOTIC factors change? Give an example.

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Yes, biotic factors can change. For example, the population of a species can increase or decrease.

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