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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is a biotic factor operating within an ecosystem?
A
Predators hunting, killing and eating their prey.
B
Sunlight increasing the temperature causing fish to die.
C
Increasing pH because of human pollution in a river system
D
Destruction of a forest ecosystem because of fire.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -Biotic factors are living things within an ecosystem; such as plants, animals, and bacteria, while abiotic are non-living components; such as water, soil and atmosphere. The way these components interact is critical in an ecosystem.

Detailed explanation-3: -Predators must eat prey to survive. Prey is a biotic resource that affects a predator population.

Detailed explanation-4: -Biotic factors are living or once-living organisms in the ecosystem. These are obtained from the biosphere and are capable of reproduction. Examples of biotic factors are animals, birds, plants, fungi, and other similar organisms.

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