Biotic and Abiotic Factors in Ecosystems

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What is a biotic factor in an ecosystem?

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A biotic factor is a living or once-living organism that affects the ecosystem.

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What is an abiotic factor in an ecosystem?

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An abiotic factor is a nonliving element that influences the ecosystem.

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Give an example of a biotic factor.

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Examples of biotic factors include plants, animals, fungi, and bacteria.

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Give an example of an abiotic factor.

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Examples of abiotic factors include sunlight, water, temperature, and soil.

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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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What role do biotic factors play in an ecosystem?

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Biotic factors interact with each other and with abiotic factors to shape the ecosystem.

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Which of the following is a biotic factor: sunlight, grass, or water?

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Grass is a biotic factor.

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Which of the following is an abiotic factor: bacteria, air, or temperature?

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Temperature is an abiotic factor.

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How do biotic and abiotic factors interact in an ecosystem?

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Biotic factors depend on abiotic factors for survival, and changes in abiotic factors can affect biotic factors.

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What is the significance of understanding biotic and abiotic factors in ecology?

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Understanding these factors helps in studying ecosystem dynamics, biodiversity, and environmental changes.

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