Abiotic/Biotic Interactions

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What are abiotic factors?

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Non-living components of an ecosystem, such as sunlight, water, temperature, and minerals.

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What are biotic factors?

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Living components of an ecosystem, including plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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How do plants obtain nutrients from the soil?

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Plants absorb minerals and nutrients from the soil through their roots.

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which green plants use sunlight to make their own food from carbon dioxide and water.

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Give an example of a biotic interaction in an ecosystem.

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A fish eating algae in a pond.

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What role do beneficial bacteria play in an aquarium?

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They help break down harmful waste products from fish, keeping the water clean.

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How does sunlight affect living organisms?

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Sunlight provides energy for photosynthesis, which is essential for plant growth.

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What is the relationship between plants and light?

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Plants use light to produce food through photosynthesis.

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What do we call the home of an organism?

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Habitat.

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What is an ecosystem?

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A community of living organisms interacting with their non-living environment.