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The Abiotic Parts Abiotic means non-living Some examples of abiotic parts of the environment are: temperature, light, air, water, soil, and climate Abiotic parts determine which organisms can live and survive in that environment A lynx is well suited for a cold environment in BC because it has a thick coat to keep it warm Above is a map of world temperatures on the surface of the ocean (sea surface temperatures) Temperature often determines where organisms live Sunlight provides warmth for many animals Green plants need light to make food The amount of sun each day triggers changes (leaves falling, birds migrating, flowers blooming, etc.) Approximately 21% of air is made up of oxygen which all animals breath. The air also contains carbon dioxide and nitrogen which are both used by plants. Plants combine water with carbon dioxide to make food and to grow Animals need water to digest food Some organisms such as fish, whales, kelp, etc. live in water The Soil contains minerals as well as pieces of organisms that were once living (dead insects, roots from dead plants, etc.) Many organisms such as earthworms and other decomposers live in the soil Earthworms eat decaying matter and leave their remains behind adding valuable nutrients to the soil Climate is the average weather pattern of a region over a long period of time For example, the climate of Northern Canada is very cold with long winters and short summers Countries near the equator experience very warm climates and have summer type weather all year long Climate affects where and how plants and animals live