Biotic vs. Abiotic

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What is the definition of biotic factors?

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Biotic factors are the living components of an ecosystem, such as plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

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What is the definition of abiotic factors?

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Abiotic factors are the non-living physical and chemical components of an ecosystem, such as sunlight, water, air, and minerals.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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Is a deer an abiotic or biotic factor?

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Biotic

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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Is wind considered abiotic or biotic?

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Abiotic

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Is water considered abiotic or biotic?

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Abiotic

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Is a tree considered abiotic or biotic?

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Biotic

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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Which of the following best illustrates the interaction between both abiotic and biotic parts of an environment? (Options: water and air bubbles, shark and seaweed, Pikachu and Ash, fish and water)

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Fish and water

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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Give an example of a biotic factor in an ecosystem.

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Examples include animals, plants, fungi, and bacteria.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-4

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Give an example of an abiotic factor in an ecosystem.

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Examples include sunlight, temperature, soil, and water.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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How do biotic and abiotic factors interact in an ecosystem?

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Biotic factors depend on abiotic factors for survival; for example, plants (biotic) need sunlight and water (abiotic) to grow.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-3