Biotic vs. Abiotic Factors

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All the living things in an ecosystem are called ______________________ factors.

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Biotic factors.

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T/F: Abiotic factors are an unimportant part of ecosystems.

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False (falso). Abiotic factors are important for the functioning of ecosystems.

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What is an example of an abiotic factor?

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A rock.

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What is an example of a biotic factor?

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A tree.

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Which of the following is an example of an interaction between a living and nonliving organism? A bear hibernating in a cave, A person eating a salad, A bird and the tree it makes its nest in.

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A bear hibernating in a cave.

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Define 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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Define abiotic factors.

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Abiotic factors are the non-living components of an ecosystem, such as sunlight, water, temperature, and minerals.

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Give an example of how abiotic factors can affect biotic factors.

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Sunlight affects plant growth, which in turn affects the animals that rely on those plants for food.

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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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Name two abiotic factors that are essential for life.

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Water and sunlight.

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