π Topic Summary
Biotic factors are all the living things in an ecosystem, like plants, animals, and even bacteria. They interact with each other in many ways. Abiotic factors are the non-living things, such as sunlight, water, temperature, and soil. Both biotic and abiotic factors are essential for the survival of an ecosystem. Understanding how they interact is key to understanding the natural world around us! π
π± Part A: Vocabulary
Match the terms with their definitions:
| Term |
Definition |
| 1. Biotic |
A. Non-living components of an ecosystem. |
| 2. Abiotic |
B. All the living organisms in an ecosystem. |
| 3. Ecosystem |
C. The process where plants use sunlight to create food. |
| 4. Photosynthesis |
D. A community of interacting organisms and their physical environment. |
| 5. Temperature |
E. The degree of hotness or coldness of something. |
Answer Key:
1-B, 2-A, 3-D, 4-C, 5-E
π§ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the paragraph using the words provided: water, biotic, abiotic, sunlight, ecosystem.
An __________ includes both living and non-living components. Living things, called __________ factors, interact with __________ factors like __________ and __________. These interactions determine how the ecosystem functions.
Answer Key:
ecosystem, biotic, abiotic, water, sunlight
π€ Part C: Critical Thinking
Give one example of how a change in an abiotic factor (like temperature) could affect a biotic factor in an ecosystem. Explain your answer. π