6-LS2-1 Review

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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 water, sunlight, temperature, and soil.

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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 carrying capacity?

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

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What are limiting factors?

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Limiting factors are conditions that restrict the growth, abundance, or distribution of a population within an ecosystem.

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Give an example of an abiotic factor.

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Rain is an example of an abiotic factor.

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Give an example of a biotic factor that affects population size.

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Predators are biotic factors that can affect the carrying capacity of a population.

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What is the relationship between biotic and abiotic factors in an ecosystem?

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Biotic and abiotic factors interact to shape the environment and influence the survival of organisms.

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How do limiting factors affect population growth?

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Limiting factors can prevent a population from growing too large by reducing birth rates or increasing death rates.

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What role does sunlight play in an ecosystem?

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Sunlight is an abiotic factor that provides energy for photosynthesis, supporting plant growth and the entire food web.

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What is the difference between biotic and abiotic factors?

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Biotic factors are living organisms, while abiotic factors are non-living elements of the environment.