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In biology and ecology, what are abiotic components or abiotic factors?
In biology and ecology, what are abiotic components or abiotic factors?
Abiotic components or abiotic factors are non-living chemical and physical parts of the environment that affect living organisms and the functioning of ecosystems.
How do abiotic factors affect biology as a whole?
How do abiotic factors affect biology as a whole?
Abiotic factors and the phenomena associated with them underpin biology as a whole.
Give an example of how humans can make or change abiotic factors in a species' environment.
Give an example of how humans can make or change abiotic factors in a species' environment.
Fertilizers can affect a snail's habitat, or the greenhouse gases which humans utilize can change marine pH levels.
What do abiotic components include?
What do abiotic components include?
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How is component degradation of a substance described?
How is component degradation of a substance described?
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In biology and ecology, what is the definition of abiotic components or abiotic factors?
In biology and ecology, what is the definition of abiotic components or abiotic factors?
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How can humans make or change abiotic factors in a species' environment?
How can humans make or change abiotic factors in a species' environment?
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What are the effects of abiotic factors on living organisms?
What are the effects of abiotic factors on living organisms?
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Define resources in the context of abiotic components.
Define resources in the context of abiotic components.
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How does component degradation of a substance occur?
How does component degradation of a substance occur?
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