Biotic

The video tutorial explains the concept of 'biotic', which refers to all living components in an ecosystem, including microorganisms, fungi, plants, and animals. It discusses how biotic factors interact with abiotic factors like sunlight, water, and weather. The tutorial highlights the interdependence between biotic and abiotic components, illustrating how changes in one can impact the entire ecosystem. Examples include plants using photosynthesis and animals obtaining food from plants or other animals.

What does the term 'biotic' refer to in an ecosystem?

• Non-living components

• Living components

• Chemical reactions

• Geological formations

Which of the following is an example of an abiotic factor?

• Fungi

• Microorganisms

• Animals

• Sunlight

How do plants primarily obtain their food?

• By consuming other plants

• Through photosynthesis

• By absorbing nutrients from animals

• By decomposing organic matter

What is an example of a biotic interaction in an ecosystem?

• Sunlight warming the soil

• Animals eating plants

• Water evaporating from a lake

• Wind eroding rocks

What happens if a factor in an ecosystem is altered or removed?

• It can significantly impact the entire ecosystem

• It only affects biotic components

• It has no effect on the ecosystem

• It only affects abiotic components