Question

relationships among organisms review

1. what are three abiotic factors in this ecosystem?
2. what are three biotic factors in this ecosystem?

Explanation:

1. Abiotic factors are non-living components of an ecosystem that shape the environment. From the coastal/mangrove ecosystem shown, key non-living elements include water, sunlight, and soil/sediment.
2. Biotic factors are living organisms in an ecosystem. Visible living organisms in the image include mangrove trees, fish, and birds.

Answer:

1. Three abiotic factors:

• Water (the aquatic environment)
• Sunlight (illuminating the ecosystem)
• Soil/sediment (supports the mangrove roots)

1. Three biotic factors:

• Mangrove trees (the rooted coastal plant)
• Fish (the aquatic animals underwater)
• Birds (the flying animals above the water)