Abiotic vs Biotic

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What is an ecosystem?

Back

All the living and non-living things in an ecosystem.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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What is a biotic factor?

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A living thing that needs energy (eats), grows, and reproduces.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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What is an abiotic factor?

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Something that DOES NOT need energy (eats), grows, and reproduces.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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Give an example of a biotic factor.

Back

A fish.

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Give an example of an abiotic factor.

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Sunlight.

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What are the components of an ecosystem?

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Both biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) factors.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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What is an interaction between a living and non-living organism?

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A worm using the soil as shelter.

Front

Which of the following has only abiotic factors: Sunlight, algae, and temperature; Guppy, crab, oxygen; Sunlight, soil, and weather?

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Sunlight, soil, and weather.

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What do biotic factors need to survive?

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Energy (food) to grow and reproduce.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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What is the role of abiotic factors in an ecosystem?

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They provide the necessary conditions for living organisms to thrive.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3