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Abiotic
Abiotic factors are the non-living factors of the Earth which affect the ability of living organisms to survive in an environment. These can include both physical and chemical factors.
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Some examples of physical abiotic factors are soil, weather, and the availability of consumable water. Natural disasters can also be considered abiotic.
- Some chemical factors are the amount of sunlight and the pH level of the soil.
See also: Biotic factors