LIFE SCIENCE

OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE

ECOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which is a biotic factor that affects the size of a population in a specific ecosystem?
A
average temperature of the ecosystem
B
type of soil in the ecosystem
C
number and kinds of predators in the ecosystem
D
concentration of oxygen in the ecosystem
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer and Explanation: One biotic factor that affects the size of a population in an ecosystem is the number and type of predators in that ecosystem.

Detailed explanation-2: -A biotic factor is a living organism and can affect population size of a species in an ecosystem. Biotic factors include predators, parasites, food supply, competition and human impacts.

Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -availability of food. the presence of new predators. competition between organisms.

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