Biotic/Abiotic 202324

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What is a biotic factor?

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A biotic factor is any living component that affects the population of another organism, or the environment. Examples include plants, animals, fungi, and bacteria.

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What is an abiotic factor?

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An abiotic factor is a non-living part of an ecosystem that can influence living organisms. Examples include sunlight, temperature, soil, and water.

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Give an example of a biotic factor.

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Examples of biotic factors include animals like elephants, plants like trees, and microorganisms like bacteria.

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Give an example of an abiotic factor.

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Examples of abiotic factors include sunlight, air, water, and minerals.

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What is the difference between biotic and abiotic factors?

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Biotic factors are living organisms in an ecosystem, while abiotic factors are non-living elements that influence the environment.

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Why are fossils considered biotic factors?

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Fossils are considered biotic factors because they are the remains of once-living organisms.

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What are some examples of abiotic factors that affect ecosystems?

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Examples include temperature, sunlight, soil composition, and water availability.

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Which of the following is NOT a biotic factor: mushroom, air, elephant, coyote?

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Air is NOT a biotic factor; it is an abiotic factor.

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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, influencing population dynamics and community structure.

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How do abiotic factors influence biotic factors?

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Abiotic factors such as temperature and water availability can affect the survival, reproduction, and distribution of biotic factors.