EVERYDAY SCIENCE

SCIENCE

ECOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is an abiotic factor that could possibly decrease a population if it drastically changes?
A
Competition
B
Predator-prey relationships
C
Temperature
D
Disease
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Environmental factors that influence populations are divided into two categories – abiotic and biotic factors. Abiotic factors refer to the non-living physical and chemical elements found in an ecosystem such as rainfall, temperature, pH, sunlight, shelter and day length.

Detailed explanation-2: -Sunlight, air, precipitation, minerals, and soil are some examples of abiotic factors. These factors have a significant impact on the survival and reproduction of species in an ecosystem.

Detailed explanation-3: -Abiotic factors include water, sunlight, oxygen, soil, and temperature. Abiotic factors are the non-living parts of the environment that can often have a major influence on living organisms. So Temperature is an abiotic factor and it affects animals, plants, and humans in an ecosystem.

Detailed explanation-4: -Water. Temperature. Humidity. Atmosphere. Light. Acidity. Soil.

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