Abiotic Factors

Non-living chemical and physical components in an ecosystem.

/ˌæbɪɒtɪk ˈfæktəz/

From 'a-' (not) and 'biotic' (relating to life).

Abiotic factors are non-living things in an environment, like sunlight, water, and rocks, that affect living things.

What are abiotic factors? Non-living components of an ecosystem, such as temperature and sunlight
How do they affect living things? They influence growth, behavior, and survival
What is an example of an abiotic factor? Sunlight provides energy for plants

non-living factors

Biotic factors

Environmental factors Ecosystem components

Sunlight Water Temperature Soil pH

Ecosystem

ecological environmental