Ecosystems Flashcards
1
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What are biotic factors?
A
Biotic factors are living things that affect an organism in its environment
2
Q
What are abiotic factors?
A
Abiotic factors are non-living physical factors that affect the organisms to survive and reproduce.
3
Q
Examples of abiotic factors
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Water , soil, sunlight, air temp and wind
4
Q
Examples of biotic factors
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Trees, animals, vegetation
5
Q
What are ecosystems?
A
Ecosystems are interacting organisms and their physical environment.
6
Q
What is the nitrogen cycle?
A
Where nitrogen is cycled around the earth in a process called the nitrogen cycle
7
Q
What is respiration?
A
Respiration is where carbon dioxide moves into the air during a process in cells
8
Q
What is photosynthesis?
A
Photosynthesis is the natural process that removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere
