Question

Consider the parts of a polar ecosystem and a desert ecosystem.

– Identify one abiotic factor present in each type of ecosystem.
– Identify one biotic factor present in each type of ecosystem.
– Explain why both the abiotic and biotic factors are different in each ecosystem. Use examples from each ecosystem in your explanation.

Answer 1

Answer: Abiotic factor for polar: Ice

Abiotic for desert: Sand

Biotic for polar: Polar bears

Biotic for desert: Cacti

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Answer 2

Answer: Abiotic factor for polar: Ice

Abiotic for desert: Sand

Biotic for polar: Polar bears

Biotic for desert: Cacti

The types of factors are different because there are different set conditions for each ecosystem. A cactus is built for it's hot, dry ecosystem. If it were to move to a polar ecosystem it would not survive there. Same for the polar bear. It's built for polar regions. It has white fur to blend with the white ice to help it blend in and it's adapted to swim to get it's food source.

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