Biotic and Abiotic Factors Flashcard

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What is a Biotic Factor?

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A biotic factor is a living component of an ecosystem, such as plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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What is an Abiotic Factor?

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An abiotic factor is a non-living component of an ecosystem, such as air, water, soil, and temperature.

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Give an example of a Biotic Factor.

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Examples of biotic factors include animals like monkeys, plants like flowers, and insects.

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Give an example of an Abiotic Factor.

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Examples of abiotic factors include air, water, sunlight, and rocks.

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How do Biotic Factors affect an ecosystem?

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Biotic factors interact with each other and with abiotic factors to shape the ecosystem, influencing food chains, population dynamics, and habitat.

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How do Abiotic Factors affect an ecosystem?

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Abiotic factors influence the living conditions in an ecosystem, affecting the types of organisms that can survive there.

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Is a river a Biotic or Abiotic factor?

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A river is an abiotic factor.

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Is a monkey a Biotic or Abiotic factor?

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A monkey is a biotic factor.

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What role do plants play in an ecosystem?

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Plants are biotic factors that produce oxygen and food through photosynthesis, supporting other life forms.

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What role does air play in an ecosystem?

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Air is an abiotic factor that provides oxygen for living organisms and is essential for respiration.