Ecology Intro

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What are abiotic factors?

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Nonliving components of an ecosystem, such as water, air, soil, and temperature.

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What are biotic factors?

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Living components of an ecosystem, including plants, animals, fungi, and bacteria.

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What is an ecosystem?

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A community of living organisms and their interactions with the nonliving parts of their environment.

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Give examples of abiotic factors.

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Water, air, soil, sunlight, temperature.

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Give examples of biotic factors.

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Plants, animals, fungi, bacteria.

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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 nonliving elements.

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What role do abiotic factors play in an ecosystem?

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They influence the living conditions and survival of organisms.

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How do biotic factors interact with abiotic factors?

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Living organisms depend on nonliving factors for survival, such as plants needing sunlight and water.

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What is the significance of ecosystems?

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Ecosystems provide essential services, such as clean air, water, and food, and support biodiversity.

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What is biodiversity?

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The variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.