Biotic and Abiotic factors

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What are biotic factors?

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Biotic factors are the living parts of an ecosystem, including plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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What are abiotic factors?

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Abiotic factors are the non-living parts of an ecosystem, such as sunlight, water, soil, and temperature.

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Give an example of a biotic factor.

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An example of a biotic factor is a fox.

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Give an example of an abiotic factor.

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An example of an abiotic factor is sand.

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What role does sunlight play in an ecosystem?

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Sunlight is essential for photosynthesis, which allows plants to produce energy.

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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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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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Why are decomposers considered biotic factors?

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Decomposers, like fungi and bacteria, break down dead organic matter, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.

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What is the significance of abiotic factors in an ecosystem?

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Abiotic factors influence the types of organisms that can live in an ecosystem and their distribution.

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Can abiotic factors change over time?

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Yes, abiotic factors such as climate, soil composition, and water availability can change due to natural events or human activities.

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