Abiotic vs Biotic

​How do Abiotic Factors affect Biotic Factors?​

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In the next slides, answer the scenarios and discuss.​

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An ecosystem has a really bad drought. 

It has not rained in weeks.  How will the severe lack of rainfall affect the biotic factors(alive things) in the ecosystem?

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An ecosystem has a really bad drought. 

It has not rained in weeks.  How will the severe lack of rainfall affect the biotic factors(alive things) in the ecosystem?

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Most of the soil and rocks used for shelter are washed away in a flood.  How will this affect the biotic(living) factors in this ecosystem?

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An unexpected blizzard drops a lot of snow overnight.  How will this affect the biotic(living) factors in this ecosystem?

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Biotic and Abiotic Factors Write down Biotic (living) factors on the left side.

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Write down Abiotic (nonliving) factors on the right side ​

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Name 3 biotic and abiotic things from the picture

Multiple Choice

WHat is Biotic in the picture

• Coral Reef

• Dolphins

• Ocean Water

• Light