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  • Abiotic Factors: Understanding Non-Living Components of a Habitat
    Nonliving parts of a habitat are called abiotic factors.

    Here's a breakdown:

    * Biotic factors: These are the living organisms within a habitat, such as plants, animals, bacteria, and fungi.

    * Abiotic factors: These are the nonliving components of a habitat, such as:

    * Temperature: The range of temperatures an organism can survive in.

    * Water: The amount of water available for drinking and growth.

    * Sunlight: The amount of sunlight that reaches the habitat.

    * Soil: The type of soil, its nutrients, and its ability to retain water.

    * Air: The composition of the air, including oxygen levels.

    * Wind: The speed and direction of wind currents.

    * Altitude/Depth: The height above sea level or depth below the surface.

    Abiotic factors play a critical role in shaping the types of organisms that can live in a particular habitat.

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