Question

Identify and briefly describe two ecosystems in your community that are beyond your schoolyard. For each of these ecosystems, list three biotic and three abiotic elements.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Forest Ecosystem:

Abiotic: rocks, water, air

Biotic: Deer, foxes, bald eagles

Ocean Ecosystem:

Abiotic: sand, underwater volcanos, seawater

Biotic: Blue whales, dolphins, clownfish

Abiotic factors are factors in an ecosystem that are nonliving, whereas, biotic factors are living.