Biotic and abiotic factors

• What are biotic factors?

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

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

  Non-living parts of the environment
• What types of elements are included in abiotic factors?

  Chemical and physical parts of the environment
• How does an increase in temperature affect photosynthesis?

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

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

  • Identify various biotic and abiotic factors
  • Explain the effects of changes in these factors
• What are the main biotic factors affecting a clownfish?

  Predation, habitat competition, and disease
• How does the sea anemone affect the clownfish?

  It acts as the clownfish's habitat
• What abiotic factors affect the clownfish?

  Water temperature, oxygen concentration, acidity, and salt levels
• How do abiotic factors indirectly affect the clownfish?

  They affect other species like the sea anemone
• What is the main focus of the video discussed?

  • Biotic and abiotic factors
  • Their impact on ecosystems
  • Examples from an ecosystem