Biotic vs. Abiotic Components
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Objective
I can differentiate between biotic and abiotic components in an ecosystem.
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Key concepts
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Biotic factors are the living parts of an ecosystem, including animals, plants, and bacteria.
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Abiotic factors are the nonliving parts of an ecosystem, such as soil, water, temperature, and light.
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Changes in abiotic factors, like a drought or building a dam, can greatly affect the living organisms and overall structure of an ecosystem.
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Practice
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Which of the following is an example of a biotic factor in an ecosystem?
Explain how a change in an abiotic factor, such as temperature, could affect the biotic factors in an ecosystem.
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“List three biotic and three abiotic components found in a forest ecosystem.”
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