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What is the term used for a non-living part of an ecosystem that shapes its environment?

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Abiotic factor

The correct answer is Abiotic factor.

Organisms have adaptations that allow them to survive within specific ranges of abiotic factors. For example, cacti have adaptations to store water in arid environments with low rainfall, and polar bears have thick fur to survive in cold temperatures. Changes in abiotic factors, such as those caused by climate change (temperature increase, altered precipitation patterns), can have profound impacts on ecosystems, forcing species to adapt, migrate, or face extinction.

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