Biotic and Abiotic Factors

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An organism in an environment is a _______.

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biotic factor

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Which of the following is an ABIOTIC factor?

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air

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Nonliving elements in an ecosystem are called _______________.

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abiotic factors

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What is the difference between the biotic and abiotic factors?

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Biotic factors are living things and abiotic factors are nonliving things.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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Lizards and cacti are BIOTIC factors in a desert ecosystem. Which ABIOTIC factors do they depend on?

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water and soil.

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Define biotic factors.

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Biotic factors are the living components of an ecosystem, such as plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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Define abiotic factors.

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Abiotic factors are the nonliving physical and chemical elements in an ecosystem, such as sunlight, air, water, and minerals.

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Give an example of a biotic factor in a forest ecosystem.

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Trees.

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Give an example of an abiotic factor in a desert ecosystem.

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Sand.

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What role do abiotic factors play in an ecosystem?

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Abiotic factors influence the living conditions and survival of organisms.

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