Biology Science Notebook
Biology Science Notebook
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ISBN: 9780078961014
Author: GLENCOE
Publisher: MCGRAW-HILL HIGHER EDUCATION
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Chapter 3.1, Problem 1RV
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To define:

The term ‘abiotic factor’.

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In biology, the term abiotic means non-biotic or nonliving. Abiotic factors are those nonliving environmental conditions that influence the survivability of organisms. There are 6 main abiotic factors that directly influence the survivability and growth of organisms. These factors are sunlight, chemical compositions, soil composition, temperature, wind, and water.

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Ch. 3.1 - Prob. 1RVCh. 3.1 - Prob. 1NVCh. 3.1 - Prob. 2MICh. 3.1 - Prob. 3MICh. 3.1 - Prob. 4MICh. 3.1 - Prob. 6MICh. 3.2 - Prob. 1RVCh. 3.2 - Prob. 1NVCh. 3.2 - Prob. 2MICh. 3.2 - Prob. 3MI
Ch. 3.2 - Prob. 4MICh. 3.2 - Prob. 5MICh. 3.2 - Prob. 7MICh. 3.3 - Prob. 1RVCh. 3.3 - Prob. 1NVCh. 3.3 - Prob. 2MICh. 3.3 - Prob. 3MICh. 3.3 - Prob. 4MICh. 3.3 - Prob. 5MICh. 3.3 - Prob. 6MI

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