Abiotic and Biotic Factors

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Biotic Factor

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A living component of an ecosystem (e.g., plants, animals, bacteria).

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Abiotic Factor

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A non-living physical or chemical element in the environment (e.g., sunlight, temperature, soil).

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Ecosystem

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A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.

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Habitat

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The natural environment in which an organism lives and grows.

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Piedmont

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A Georgia region characterized by rolling hills and red clay, located between the mountains and coastal plains.

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Coastal Plain

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A low, flat region of Georgia near the Atlantic Ocean, known for agriculture and wetlands.

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Barrier Islands

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Narrow islands off Georgia’s coast that protect the mainland from storms and support diverse ecosystems.

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Wetland

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An area where water covers the soil or is present near the surface, supporting water-loving plants and animals.

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Biodiversity

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The variety of life in all its forms, including species diversity, genetic diversity, and ecosystem diversity.

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Species Richness

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The number of different species represented in an ecological community.