Distributions of Organisms

Question 1

What are Biotic Factors?

Answer 1

These are living factors (eg competition for resources, food ability, predators, grazing, and disease).
All affect population numbers and biodiversity.

Question 2

What are Abiotic Factors?

Answer 2

These are non-living conditions (eg temperature. light intensity, moisture content of soil, O2 concentration of water, level of pollutants).
All affect the distribution and biodiversity.