Is wind abiotic or biotic?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking whether wind, as a natural phenomenon, is considered abiotic (non-living) or biotic (living) in ecological terms. Abiotic factors include non-living components like air, water, and minerals, while biotic factors refer to living organisms.
Answer
Abiotic
Wind is an abiotic factor.
Answer for screen readers
Wind is an abiotic factor.
More Information
Abiotic factors include all the non-living components of an environment like wind, temperature, and humidity, which play crucial roles in shaping ecosystems.
Tips
A common mistake is assuming anything that influences the environment must be biotic. Remember, abiotic factors are non-living but still affect ecosystems.
Sources
- Abiotic Factors - National Geographic Education - education.nationalgeographic.org
- Biotic and abiotic factors - Ecosystems and ecology - ABPI schools - abpischools.org.uk
- Abiotic factor - Definition and Examples - Biology Online Dictionary - biologyonline.com
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