EVERYDAY SCIENCE

Detailed explanation-1: -An abiotic factor is a non-living part of an ecosystem that shapes its environment. In a terrestrial ecosystem, examples might include temperature, light, and water. In a marine ecosystem, abiotic factors would include salinity and ocean currents.

Detailed explanation-2: -For example, rain adds to the amount of water that is available for plants and animals in an environment. Plants need water to complete photosynthesis and survive, while animals also need water to drink in order to survive. For this reason, rain is an abiotic factor.

Detailed explanation-3: -Some abiotic limiting factors affect members of a population because of the population density. These things include disease, food supply, and increased predation.

Detailed explanation-4: -Abiotic components (the non-living physical and chemical factors of an ecosystem) These factors are numerous and vary dependant upon local habitat. They include factors such as light, radiation, temperature, water, chemicals, gases, wind and soil.