Ecology Introduction Biotic and Abiotic Factors

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What are abiotic factors?

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Abiotic factors are the non-living components of an environment, such as temperature, light, air, water, and soil.

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What are biotic factors?

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

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Give an example of an abiotic factor.

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Soil is an example of an abiotic factor.

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Is rain considered a biotic or abiotic factor?

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Rain is considered an abiotic factor.

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the global sum of all ecosystems, where life exists on Earth.

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What is a population in ecology?

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A population is a group of individuals of the same species living in a specific area.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.

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Define community in ecological terms.

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A community is a group of different species living together in a particular area.

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What role does temperature play in an ecosystem?

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Temperature affects the metabolic rates of organisms and influences the types of species that can survive in an environment.

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How does light affect ecosystems?

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Light is essential for photosynthesis, which is the process by which plants produce energy and oxygen.