Biotic and Abiotic Factors

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What are biotic factors?

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

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What are abiotic factors?

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Abiotic factors are the non-living components of an ecosystem, including temperature, light, water, and soil.

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Give an example of a biotic factor.

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An example of a biotic factor is a bear.

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Give an example of an abiotic factor.

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An example of an abiotic factor is weather.

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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.

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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 in an ecosystem.

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Is sunlight a biotic or abiotic factor?

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Sunlight is an abiotic factor.

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Is water a biotic or abiotic factor?

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Water is an abiotic factor.

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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.

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How do biotic factors affect abiotic factors?

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Biotic factors can influence abiotic factors; for example, plants can affect soil quality and moisture.