NEET BIOLOGY

ECOLOGY

ORGANISMS AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is true about abiotic factors?
A
They are a good food source for producers.
B
There will always be an abundant amount of every abiotic factor in each habitat.
C
Abiotic factors aren’t alive, but are crucial to things that are.
D
Abiotic factors used to be alive, but aren’t anymore.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Definition. Abiotic factors, also called abiotic components are non-living factors that impact an ecosystem. Abiotic factors are part of the ecosystem and can impact the associated living things, but they are not living.

Detailed explanation-2: -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. Abiotic and biotic factors work together to create a unique ecosystem.

Detailed explanation-3: -The organism is not an abiotic component of the ecosystem. The non-living chemical and physical parts of an ecosystem that affect living organisms and the functioning of ecosystems are called abiotic components. Examples of abiotic components of the ecosystem are temperature, light, water, etc.

Detailed explanation-4: -Examples of abiotic factors are water, air, soil, sunlight, and minerals. Biotic factors are living or once-living organisms in the ecosystem.

Detailed explanation-5: -Answer. Plants are not an example of an abiotic factors.

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