Biotic or Abiotic

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What is an abiotic factor?

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An abiotic factor is a nonliving element in an ecosystem, such as water, sunlight, and minerals.

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What is a biotic factor?

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A biotic factor is a living or once-living organism in an ecosystem, such as plants, animals, and bacteria.

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Are humans biotic or abiotic?

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Humans are biotic factors.

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Is a fern an abiotic or biotic factor?

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A fern is a biotic factor.

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Give an example of a biotic factor in an ocean.

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An example of a biotic factor in an ocean is a starfish.

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What are some examples of abiotic factors?

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Examples of abiotic factors include sunlight, temperature, water, and soil.

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What role do biotic factors play in an ecosystem?

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Biotic factors interact with each other and with abiotic factors to create a balanced ecosystem.

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Can abiotic factors affect biotic factors?

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Yes, abiotic factors like temperature and water availability can greatly affect the survival of biotic factors.

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What is the difference between a population and a community?

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A population is a group of the same species living in an area, while a community includes all the different species living together.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms and their interactions with the abiotic environment.