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What are biotic factors?

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Biotic factors are living organisms in an environment.

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What are abiotic factors?

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Abiotic factors are nonliving parts of the environment, such as temperature, soil, and light.

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What is a habitat?

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A habitat is where an organism lives.

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What is a niche?

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A niche is the role or function of an organism in its environment.

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What is a keystone species?

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A keystone species is one that has an unusually large effect on its ecosystem.

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What is a community in ecology?

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

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What is the difference between a habitat and a niche?

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A habitat is where an organism lives, while a niche is its role in the environment.

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Which of the following is NOT an abiotic factor?

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Trees are NOT an abiotic factor; they are biotic.

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Give an example of a biotic factor.

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Examples of biotic factors include plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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Give an example of an abiotic factor.

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Examples of abiotic factors include sunlight, water, and minerals.