TEK 6.12E - Abiotic & Biotic Factors (Part 1)

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What are abiotic factors in an ecosystem?

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Abiotic factors are the non-living components of an ecosystem, such as water, temperature, sunlight, soil, and air.

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What are biotic factors in an ecosystem?

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Biotic factors are the living components of an ecosystem, including plants, animals, fungi, and microorganisms.

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Give examples of abiotic factors.

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Examples of abiotic factors include water, sunlight, temperature, soil, and air.

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Give examples of biotic factors.

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Examples of biotic factors include trees, animals, bacteria, and algae.

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What is the role of sunlight in an ecosystem?

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Sunlight is a primary energy source for photosynthesis, which allows plants to produce food and oxygen.

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How does temperature affect ecosystems?

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Temperature influences the types of organisms that can survive in an ecosystem and affects their metabolic rates.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.

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What is the difference between abiotic and biotic factors?

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Abiotic factors are non-living elements, while biotic factors are living organisms within an ecosystem.

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What is an example of a biotic factor in a river ecosystem?

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The types of microorganisms that live in the river water.

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What is an example of an abiotic factor in a river ecosystem?

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The amount of soil and other particles carried by the river.