ecosytems

• What are biotic factors?

  Living factors affecting organisms or ecosystems
• How does predation qualify as a biotic factor?

  It influences the population of another species
• What are abiotic factors?

  Non-living parts of the environment affecting organisms
• Which components are included in abiotic factors?

  Light intensity, temperature, and moisture levels
• How does an increase in temperature affect photosynthesis?

  It increases the rate of photosynthesis
• What happens to animals with increased temperature?

  They spend less energy staying warm
• What typical questions arise from studying biotic and abiotic factors?

  Identifying factors and explaining changes
• What are the main biotic factors affecting a clownfish?

  Predation, habitat competition, and food competition
• What abiotic factors affect clownfish?

  Water temperature and oxygen concentration
• How do light intensity and carbon dioxide concentration indirectly affect clownfish?

  They affect the sea anemone, impacting clownfish
• What are the key differences between biotic and abiotic factors?

  • Biotic factors: Living components (e.g., predation, competition)
  • Abiotic factors: Non-living components (e.g., temperature, light)
• What impacts do changes in abiotic factors have on ecosystems?

  • Affect living organisms' survival
  • Influence growth rates and reproduction
  • Change species interactions and ecosystem dynamics