Biotic and Abiotic Factors

Is water a biotic or abiotic factor?

• Biotic

• Abiotic

• Organic

• Inorganic

What is a biotic factor?

• A non-living component of an ecosystem, such as rocks and water.

• A living component of an ecosystem, such as plants, animals, and microorganisms.

• A chemical substance that affects living organisms.

• A physical feature of the environment, such as temperature and humidity.

What type of factor are termites?

• Abiotic

• Biotic

• Inorganic

• Synthetic

Give an example of an abiotic factor in an ecosystem.

• Sunlight

• Trees

• Fish

• Insects

What role does water play as an abiotic factor?

• Water is essential for all living organisms; it is necessary for hydration, nutrient transport, and various biological processes.

• Water is primarily a habitat for aquatic organisms only.

• Water is a source of energy for photosynthesis in plants.

• Water is not important for terrestrial organisms.

How do abiotic factors affect an ecosystem?

• They have no effect on organisms.

• They influence the living conditions and survival of organisms, such as temperature affecting metabolism and water availability affecting growth.

• They only affect the non-living components of the ecosystem.

• They are only important during certain seasons.

Is a deer a biotic or abiotic factor?

• Biotic

• Abiotic

• Inorganic

• Synthetic

Is sunlight a biotic or abiotic factor?

• Biotic

• Abiotic

• Organic

• Inorganic

What is an abiotic factor?

• A living component of an ecosystem, such as plants and animals.

• A non-living component of an ecosystem, such as sunlight, water, temperature, and soil.

• A type of biotic factor that affects living organisms.

• A chemical substance that is essential for life.

How do biotic factors affect an ecosystem?

• They have no impact on the ecosystem.

• They only affect the climate of the ecosystem.

• They interact with each other and influence the population dynamics, food chains, and overall health of the ecosystem.

• They are only important during the breeding season of species.