Abiotic factors Flashcards
1
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What are abiotic factors
A
Physical and chemical factors
Non living
2
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What is a belt transact
A
Quadrats placed along a line in a habitat
3
Q
How is a belt transact useful
A
Measures abundance of organisms
Difference in abundance shows which abiotic factor has the greatest effect
4
Q
Why may a change in abiotic factors cause change in population
A
Species have specific adaptations to their habitat. if conditions change they may leave or die
5
Q
How does climate change affect species
A
Flood and droughts destroy their habitat
6
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Pollutants
A
substances that cause harm to the environment
