Abiotic and Biotic Factors

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    • Biotic factors are also known as living factors, and refer to processes by which one living organism affects other living organism in its environment. 
    • Is predation considered a biotic factor or an abiotic factor?
      Biotic factor
      Predation is a biotic factor as it is determined by living organisms (the predators).
    • Which of the following are considered biotic factors?
      • The availability of food 
      • The level of disease 
    • Is temperature considered a biotic or abiotic factor?
      Abiotic factor 
      • Temperature is an abiotic factor as it is not influenced by living organisms.
    • Which of the following are considered abiotic factors?
      Wind intensity 
      Level of mineral ions in the soil
      Soil pH
    • Which of the following is a biotic factor that might affect a community?
      The spread of a new disease 
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