A. Compare and contrast biotic and abiotic components using a Venn DiagramB. Based on the examples below of the essential abiotic factors, write (A) if it is a topographic factor, (B) if it is edaphic factors, and (C) if it is climatic factors.1. altitude6. soil moisture2. precipitation7. light3. atmospheric humidity7. surface slope slope4. temperature9. soil pH5. wind10. substratum
Answer (1)
Biotic (Living)AnimalsPlantsFungiBacteriaHumansSimilarities (Middle part of Venn)Both are part of an ecosystemBoth affect survival of organismsBoth interact with each otherAbiotic (Non-living)WaterSoilSunlightTemperatureAirB. Classification of Abiotic FactorsAltitude – A (Topographic)Precipitation – C (Climatic)Atmospheric Humidity – C (Climatic)Temperature – C (Climatic)Wind – C (Climatic)Soil Moisture – B (Edaphic)Light – C (Climatic)Surface Slope – A (Topographic)Soil pH – B (Edaphic)Substratum – B (Edaphic)
