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: -The nonliving, or abiotic components of an ecosystem include the sun’s energy, water, air (atmospheric gases), and rock, which makes up the landforms.

Detailed explanation-3: -Based on that definition, non-living things include rock, water, sand, glass, and sun. None of them shows the characteristics of being alive. Others define a non-living thing as that, which used to be part of a living thing. For example, coal, wood, rubber, paper, etc.

Detailed explanation-4: -Final answer: An ecosystem includes both living organisms and non-living objects.

Detailed explanation-5: -Biotic factors are living things within an ecosystem; such as plants, animals, and bacteria, while abiotic are non-living components; such as water, soil and atmosphere. The way these components interact is critical in an ecosystem.