Abiotic factors are the non-living components of an ecosystem that influence the physical and chemical conditions of the environment.
These factors include elements such as temperature, sunlight, water, soil, wind, and other physical aspects of the environment.
Abiotic factors are important because they determine the type of life that can exist in a particular place and how living organisms interact with their surroundings.
For example, temperature can affect the growth of plants, the availability of water can determine the presence of aquatic life, and sunlight influences the photosynthesis of plants.