AP BIOLOGY

ECOLOGY

BIOMES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which would be considered a biotic factor in a biome?
A
soil quality
B
average rainfall
C
types of grasses
D
presence of ponds or lakes
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Grass is a biotic component of the environment. Biotic factors are the living components of an ecosystem.

Detailed explanation-2: -Biotic factors are the components of a biome that shape the environment. The three biotic factors that shape grasslands are animals, fires, and climate.

Detailed explanation-3: -A biotic factor is a living organism that shapes its environment. In a freshwater ecosystem, examples might include aquatic plants, fish, amphibians, and algae. Biotic and abiotic factors work together to create a unique ecosystem.

Detailed explanation-4: -Biotic factors include animals, plants, fungi, bacteria, and protists.

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