Abiotic Factor
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A nonliving part of the environment, like water, light or temperature
Real World Example
Imagine trying to bake a cake but constantly struggling with an oven that either doesn't heat up or gets too hot. Just as the temperature of the oven affects whether your cake rises properly or ends up burnt, abiotic factors like temperature, water, and light influence how ecosystems function. In this analogy, the oven's temperature is akin to the abiotic factors in an environment—both are essential nonliving conditions that determine the success and health of living organisms, whether it's a cake or an ecosystem.
Practice Version
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