Abiotic vs Biotic

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What is the difference between abiotic and biotic factors?

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Abiotic factors are non-living components of an ecosystem (like water, soil, and sunlight), while biotic factors are living components (like plants and animals).

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Is a deer an abiotic or biotic factor?

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Biotic

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Are trees considered abiotic or biotic?

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Biotic

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What is an example of an interaction between a living and nonliving organism?

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A worm using the soil as shelter.

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What does abiotic mean?

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Abiotic refers to non-living things that do not need energy, grow, or reproduce.

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Can plants and animals depend on abiotic factors for survival?

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True

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Give an example of an abiotic factor.

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Water, sunlight, soil, temperature.

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What are biotic factors?

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Biotic factors are all the living things in an ecosystem, such as plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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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 in an ecosystem.

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Name a biotic factor in a forest ecosystem.

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Deer, trees, birds.

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