Question 1 · 1 mark · Difficulty 1/3
What is an abiotic factor?
- A living factor
- A non-living physical or chemical factor in an ecosystem (e.g. temperature, light, water, pH)
- A type of organism
- A biotic factor
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✓ Answer: B — A non-living physical or chemical factor in an ecosystem (e.g. temperature, light, water, pH)
Abiotic factors include light intensity, temperature, moisture, soil pH, wind speed, CO₂ concentration, and mineral content. They affect the distribution of organisms.