An abiotic factor is a non-living component of an ecosystem that affects the living organisms within it. These factors include elements such as light intensity, temperature, moisture levels, wind intensity, and soil type, which can influence the survival, growth, and reproduction of organisms. In GCSE Biology, understanding abiotic factors is important because they help shape ecosystems and affect the distribution and abundance of species. For example, the amount of sunlight in an area can influence plant photosynthesis rates, which in turn affects the animals that depend on those plants for food.
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