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Abiotic Factors in Ecosystems

Explore the non-living components of an ecosystem and their importance for living organisms. Identify and categorize different abiotic factors.

Grade 5 Science BiologyAbiotic Factors
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5-LS2-1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.6-8.4

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Abiotic Factors in Ecosystems

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will help you understand abiotic factors in an ecosystem.

1. Abiotic factors are the   parts of an ecosystem.

2. Sunlight, water, and   are all examples of abiotic factors.

3. The amount of   in the soil is an important abiotic factor for plants.

4. Animals need   abiotic factors to survive.

1. Which of the following is NOT an abiotic factor?

a

Temperature

b

Rocks

c

Grass

d

Air

1. All living things depend on abiotic factors to survive.

T

True

F

False

1. Name three abiotic factors you might find in a desert ecosystem.

2. How does the amount of sunlight affect plants?

Use the words below to complete the sentences.

non-living
water
soil
air