Biotic Factors
Biotic factors are the living components of an ecosystem. These include all living organisms such as plants, animals, fungi, and microorganisms. Biotic factors interact with each other and with the non-living (abiotic) components of the environment, shaping the ecosystem and influencing the survival and growth of the organisms within it.
Study Guide
- Definition: What are biotic factors? Provide examples of biotic factors in an ecosystem.
- Interaction: How do biotic factors interact with each other and with abiotic factors in an ecosystem?
- Impact: Discuss the impact of biotic factors on the survival and growth of organisms within an ecosystem.
- Roles: Explain the roles of plants, animals, fungi, and microorganisms as biotic factors in an ecosystem.
- Adaptation: How do organisms adapt to the biotic factors present in their environment?
- Human Influence: Explore how human activities can affect the biotic factors in an ecosystem.
Understanding biotic factors is essential for comprehending the intricate balance and dynamics of ecosystems. By studying these factors, we can gain insights into the interconnectedness of living organisms and their environment.
[Biotic Factors] Related Worksheets and Study Guides:
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The resources above cover the following skills:
PHYSICAL SCIENCE (NGSS)
Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions
Students who demonstrate understanding can:
Plan and conduct an investigation to compare the effects of different strengths or different directions of pushes and pulls on the motion of an object.
Analyze data to determine if a design solution works as intended to change the speed or direction of an object with a push or a pull.
EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE (NGSS)
Earth and Human Activity
Students who demonstrate understanding can:
Use a model to represent the relationship between the needs of different plants or animals (including humans) and the places they live.