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Bio Ecology 7.1.2&3
GCSE AQA Double Science Biology Unit 7 Ecology 7.1.2 Abiotic factors7.1.3 Biotic
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Define the term Abiotic Factor | Non-living factor. |
| Define the term Biotic Factor | Living factor |
| Examples of Abiotic (non-livng) factors | Light intensity Temperature Moisture levels Soil pH and mineral content Wind intensity / direction Carbon dioxide levels Oxygen levels |
| How does the abiotic factor LIGHT INTENSITY affect a community? | affects photosythesis (plants) |
| How does the abiotic factor TEMPERATURE affect a community? | affects photosythesis (plants) |
| How does the abiotic factor MOISTURE LEVELS affect a community? | affects survival of different species |
| How does the abiotic factor SOIL pH AND MINERAL CONTENT affect a community? | affects growth (plants) |
| How does the abiotic factor WIND INTENSITY / DIRECTION affect a community? | affects transpiration (plants) |
| How does the abiotic factor CARBON DIOXIDE LEVELS (for plants) affect a community? | for plants - affects photosythesis |
| How does the abiotic factor OXYGEN LEVELS (for aquatic animals) affect a community? | for aquatic animals - affects respiration |
| Examples of Biotic (living) factors | Availability of food New predators New pathogens Competition |
| How does the biotic factor AVAILABILITY OF FOOD affect a community? | affects ability of animals to survive and breed |
| How does the biotic factor NEW PREDATORS affect a community? | kill prey |
| How does the biotic factor NEW PATHOGENS affect a community? | kill organisms |
| How does the biotic factor COMPETITION affect a community? | one species may outcompete another so numbers are no longer sufficient to breed |