LIFE SCIENCE

OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE

ECOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Temperature differences in a lake are what type of factor?
A
Abiotic
B
Biotic
C
Dependent factors
D
Independent factors
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -An abiotic factor is a non-living part of an ecosystem that shapes its environment. In a terrestrial ecosystem, examples might include temperature, light, and water. In a marine ecosystem, abiotic factors would include salinity and ocean currents.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -A pond or lake ecosystem includes biotic (living) plants, animals and micro-organisms, as well as abiotic (nonliving) physical and chemical interactions.

Detailed explanation-4: -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.

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