Abiotic and Biotic Factors

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is all the living (biotic) and non-living (abiotic) things in an area.

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What are abiotic factors?

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

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What are biotic factors?

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

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is water in liquid or solid form that falls from the atmosphere to the ground, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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Give examples of abiotic factors.

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

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Give examples of biotic factors.

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

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What role does sunlight play in an ecosystem?

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Sunlight is an abiotic factor that provides energy for photosynthesis, which is essential for plant growth and the food chain.

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How does water affect an ecosystem?

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Water is crucial for all living organisms; it influences the types of plants and animals that can survive in an ecosystem.

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What is the difference between biotic and abiotic factors?

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Biotic factors are living things, while abiotic factors are non-living elements that affect the ecosystem.

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What is an example of an abiotic factor that affects climate?

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Temperature is an abiotic factor that affects climate and the types of organisms that can live in an area.