abiotic and biotic factors Flashcards
(12 cards)
1
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are biotic factors living or non-living ?
A
living
2
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are abiotic facotrd living or non-living?
A
non living
3
Q
give 4 examples of abiotic factors?
A
light intensity,soil pH,temperature and soil moistures
4
Q
give 5 exampels of biotic factors?
A
competition,grazing,predation,disease and food availability
5
Q
how can we measure light intensity?
A
using a light meter
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7
Q
how can we measure temperature?
A
using a thermometer
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9
Q
how do we use a light meter?
A
the meter is held at the soil surface and pointed in the direction of the maximum light intensity,then the meter is read
10
Q
how do we use pH probes?
A
push the probe into the soil and read the meter
11
Q
how do we use thermometer?
A
both the temperature of the soil and the air can be measured using a thermometer
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