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What are abiotic factors in biology and ecology?
Abiotic factors are non-living chemical and physical parts of the environment that affect living organisms and the functioning of ecosystems.
How do humans impact abiotic factors in a species' environment?
Humans can make or change abiotic factors in a species' environment, for example, by using fertilizers that can affect a snail's habitat or by emitting greenhouse gases that can change marine pH levels.
What do abiotic components include?
Abiotic components include physical conditions and non-living resources that affect living organisms in terms of growth, maintenance, and reproduction.
How are resources distinguished in the context of abiotic components?
Resources are distinguished as substances or objects in the environment required by one organism and consumed or otherwise made unavailable for use by other organisms.
How does component degradation of a substance occur in abiotic components?
Component degradation of a substance occurs by chemical or physical processes, e.g. hydrolysis.
Test your knowledge of abiotic factors and their impact on living organisms with this biology and ecology quiz. Explore the non-living chemical and physical components of the environment that shape ecosystems and affect various species. Challenge yourself to understand the phenomena associated with abiotic factors and their significance in marine and terrestrial environments.
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