Biotic and Abiotic Factors/Ecosystem Organization

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A living or once-living organism in an ecosystem is a

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biotic factor

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A nonliving element in an ecosystem is a(n)

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abiotic factor

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What does 'bio' mean?

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life

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An example of a biotic factor is a

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skunk

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What are the components that a plant needs to survive?

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moisture, carbon dioxide, oxygen, light, minerals

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What is the term for the community of living organisms in an area?

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population

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What is the term for the physical environment where organisms live?

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habitat

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What is the difference between biotic and abiotic factors?

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Biotic factors are living or once-living organisms; abiotic factors are nonliving elements.

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Give an example of an abiotic factor.

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rocks, soil, water, sunlight

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What do plants depend on for growth?

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Both biotic and abiotic factors.