Abiotic & Biotic Factors

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What are abiotic factors?

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Non-living components of an ecosystem that affect living organisms, such as weather, temperature, and soil.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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What are biotic factors?

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Living components of an ecosystem that interact with each other, such as plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

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Give an example of an abiotic factor.

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Sunlight, water, air, temperature, or soil.

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Give an example of a biotic factor.

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Plants, animals, fungi, or bacteria.

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What is an ecosystem?

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A collection of organisms that interact with each other and with the nonliving aspects of their environment.

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Is temperature an abiotic or biotic factor?

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Abiotic factor.

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Is grass an abiotic or biotic factor?

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Biotic factor.

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What role do abiotic factors play in an ecosystem?

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They influence the types of organisms that can survive and thrive in that environment.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

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What is the difference between a population and a community?

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A population is a group of individuals of the same species, while a community is made up of different species interacting in a given area.

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How does wind affect abiotic factors?

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Wind can influence temperature, moisture levels, and the distribution of seeds and pollen.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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