In biology and ecology, abiotic components or abiotic factors are non-living chemical and physical parts of the environment that influence living organisms and the functioning of ecosystems. Abiotic components include physical conditions and non-living resources that influence living organisms in terms of growth, maintenance, and reproduction.
Bacteria living in the soil are dependent upon "b. soil temperature and <span>water content" since temperature and water content are essential for all living forms. </span>