Abiotic vs Biotic Factors Worksheet
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The root word BIO means life. What is a BIOTIC factor?
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The root “A-“ means not. What is an ABIOTIC factor?
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Label the following items as A for Abiotic or B for Biotic.
LIST:
1.
______Wind
2.
______Temperature
10.
______Clouds
3.
______Water
11.
______Snail
4.
______Fish
12.
______Mold
5.
______Sunlight
13.
______Fire
6.
______Glass(lightning) 14.
______Venus Fly Trap
7.
______Iron
8.
______carbon dioxide
9.
______Sand
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______Rock
______Tornado
______Gold
______sun
______Grapes
______Air
List the abiotic and the biotic factors in the below image.
Abiotic Factors List 4
Biotic Factors List 4
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Comprehending…
All biotic and abiotic factors are interrelated. In nature you will find that if one factor is changed or removed, it
impacts the availability of other resources within the system. Knowing this, give an example of what might
happen given the following situations.
In the open space place either an (A) for abiotic or (B) for biotic to identify the bolded object.
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All of the rocks(___) are removed from a desert ecosystem, what would happen to the population of rock
dwelling lizards (___) and in turn the animals which eat them.
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A ten mile area of trees (___) is removed from the tropical rainforest. How will this affect the amount of
water (___) and the amount of oxygen (___) in the area?
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INSTRUCTIONS:
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Choose an ecosystem to draw. In your drawing include the following:
 10 different biotic factors
 5 different abiotic factors
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Identify all 15 factors and label whether they are biotic or abiotic factors.
 Your picture should make sense. Ex.) There shouldn’t be a polar bear in a sand desert!
 Color your picture.
 Be creative!