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QuizMultiple Choice

Population Size

Question 25 • Environmental Science A

Which of the following statements is true?

Answer
A
Biotic factors are nonliving components of an ecosystem.
B
Abiotic factors are living components of an ecosystem.
C
The available space in an ecosystem is an abiotic limiting factor.
D
The available water supply in an ecosystem is a biotic limiting factor.

Explanation

Abiotic factors are nonliving parts of an ecosystem, such as space, water, sunlight, and temperature. Therefore, available space can limit the number or kinds of organisms in an ecosystem, making it an abiotic limiting factor. Choice a incorrectly calls nonliving components biotic, while choice d incorrectly calls water supply biotic.

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