Biotic vs. Abiotic

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A living or once-living part of an ecosystem is a(n) _________ factor.

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biotic factor

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A nonliving part of an ecosystem is a(n) ___________ factor.

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abiotic factor

Front

Is water considered abiotic or biotic?

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Abiotic

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Which of the following is not an abiotic factor? sun, temperature, soil, grass

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grass

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Which of the following best illustrates the interaction between both abiotic and biotic parts of an environment? zebra and pond, tree and shrub, hill and shadow, bacteria and bird

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zebra and pond

Front

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 components of an ecosystem, including water, sunlight, temperature, and soil.

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Give an example of a biotic factor in an ecosystem.

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Examples include trees, animals, and bacteria.

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Give an example of an abiotic factor in an ecosystem.

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Examples include sunlight, water, and minerals.

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How do biotic and abiotic factors interact in an ecosystem?

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Biotic factors depend on abiotic factors for survival; for example, plants (biotic) need sunlight and water (abiotic) to grow.