Direction: Answer the following questions.Write your answer in your notebook.
1.Define abiotic factors in your own words.
2.How does water affect the organisms in an ecosystem.
3.How does soil affect plants in certain ecosystem?
4.Can we consider temperature as abiotic factor? Why or Why not?
5.Are all examples of abiotic factors considered unlimited resources?
1.Define abiotic factors in your own words.
2.How does water affect the organisms in an ecosystem.
3.How does soil affect plants in certain ecosystem?
4.Can we consider temperature as abiotic factor? Why or Why not?
5.Are all examples of abiotic factors considered unlimited resources?
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Answer:
1. An abiotic factor is a non-living part of an ecosystem that shapes its environment. In a terrestrial ecosystem, examples might include temperature, light, and water.
2. The main function of water is to propel plant growth; provide a permanent dwelling for species that live within it, or provide a temporary home or breeding ground for multiple amphibians, insects and other water-birthed organisms; and to provide the nutrients and minerals necessary to sustain physical life.
3. Soil provides ecosystem services critical for life: soil acts as a water filter and a growing medium; provides habitat for billions of organisms, contributing to biodiversity; and supplies most of the antibiotics used to fight diseases.
4. Soil is often considered an abiotic factor since it is mostly made up of small particles of rock (sand and clay) mixed with decomposed plants and animals. Plants use their roots to get water and nutrients from the soil. ... Temperature is an abiotic factor that is strongly influenced by sunlight.
5. An abiotic factor is a non-living part of an ecosystem that shapes its environment. In a terrestrial ecosystem, examples might include temperature, light, and water. In a marine ecosystem, abiotic factors would include salinity and ocean currents. Abiotic and biotic factors work together to create a unique ecosystem.
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