Abiotic+Factors

Back

You may be wondering what abiotic even means. Well, an abiotic factor is a nonliving component, physical or chemical, of an ecosystem.

1. **Natural Disasters** - Disasters that can occur in Arthur's Pass would most likely be flooding. It is possible that other disasters could occur, but I find this one to be most likely. Natural disasters, such as flooding, can possibly kill a whole species, or all of the organisms in that area. 2. **Weather Conditions** - Temperature as well as sunlight, rain, etc. all affect Arthur's Pass. Specifically, about 2,000 to 3,000 mm of rainfall occurs in a year. Furthermore, sunlight plays a role in the development of the trees and plants. 3. **Human Activity** - Human infrastructure impacts Arthur's Pass National Park because building roads and railways, as well as huts and houses for living, destroys the habitat for organisms. 4. **Elevation** - Elevation impacts this national park because certain plants thrive in different elevations. Since Arthur's Pass is located near the Southern Alps, certain organisms will live in certain areas based on elevation and the nutrients found there.