Abiotic & Biotic Factors Flashcards

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What is an abiotic factor? Give two examples.

A non-living factor in an ecosystem, e.g. temperature and light intensity.

What is a biotic factor? Give two examples.

A living factor in an ecosystem, e.g. competition and predation.

True or false? Predation is an abiotic factor.

False. Predation involves living organisms, so it is a biotic factor.

Name the instrument used to measure light intensity in field-work, and its units.

A light meter (lux meter); light intensity is measured in lux.