Questions and Answers
What are limiting factors?
Things in an ecosystem that prevent a population from getting any larger.
What is an abiotic factor?
Non-living things that limit a population size.
What is a biotic factor?
Living things.
Which of the following are examples of biotic factors? (Select all that apply)
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Which of the following are examples of abiotic factors? (Select all that apply)
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Study Notes
Limiting Factors
- Limit population growth in ecosystems, preventing overpopulation and resource depletion.
Abiotic Factors
- Non-living elements that influence living organisms and population size.
- Examples include temperature, water availability, and chemical substances.
Biotic Factors
- Living components of ecosystems, including organisms and their interactions.
Examples of Biotic Factors
- Can include various organisms like whales, mushrooms, corals, and molds.
- Pathogens such as athlete's foot also fall under biotic factors.
Examples of Abiotic Factors
- Include a wide range of non-living items like water, temperature, sand, and oxygen.
- Other examples are man-made materials like paper, glass, plastic, and organic materials like steak and hair.
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Test your knowledge of limiting factors in ecosystems, including abiotic and biotic elements. This quiz explores how these components affect population growth and interactions among organisms. Dive into examples of both living and non-living factors that shape our environment.