Here's why:

* Biotic factors are living things or the products of living things. This includes plants, animals, bacteria, fungi, and any waste or remains they produce.

* Abiotic factors are non-living components of the environment. These include things like:

* Water

* Temperature

* Sunlight

* Soil

* Air

Water is essential for life and plays a crucial role in ecosystems, but it is not itself a living organism.