Ecosystems: Biotic and Abiotic Factors

These flashcards cover key concepts related to ecosystems, biotic and abiotic factors, and their interactions.

What defines the biosphere?

The biosphere describes the world where all organisms live, including the atmosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere.

What is an ecosystem?

An ecosystem is a group of living and non-living things that interact with each other.

What are biotic factors?

Biotic factors are the living things interacting in an ecosystem.

What are abiotic factors?

Abiotic factors are the non-living things interacting in an ecosystem.

Give an example of a biotic factor.

Animals, plants, fungi or bacteria.

Give an example of an abiotic factor.

Light, temperature, gases, or water.

What is the difference between biotic and abiotic factors?

Biotic factors are living organisms, while abiotic factors are non-living environmental elements.