Biotic and Abiotic

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What is the definition of abiotic factors?

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Abiotic factors are nonliving components of an ecosystem, such as sunlight, water, temperature, and minerals.

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What is a limiting factor in an ecosystem?

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A limiting factor is a resource or condition that limits the growth, abundance, or distribution of an organism or a population.

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Define population in ecological terms.

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A population is all the individuals of the same species that live in a specific area at the same time.

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What is carrying capacity?

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Carrying capacity is the maximum number of individuals of a particular species that an environment can support sustainably.

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Give an example of an abiotic factor.

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Sunlight is an example of an abiotic factor that affects plant growth.

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What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers, like bacteria and fungi, break down dead organic matter, returning nutrients to the soil.

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What is the difference between biotic and abiotic factors?

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Biotic factors are living components of an ecosystem, while abiotic factors are nonliving components.

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What is an example of a biotic factor?

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Plants, animals, and microorganisms are examples of biotic factors.

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How do abiotic factors affect ecosystems?

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Abiotic factors influence the types of organisms that can live in an ecosystem and their interactions.

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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.