Which of the following is an example of an abiotic factor in an ecosystem?
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A.
The amount of sunlight
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B.
A population of deer
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C.
A forest of pine trees
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D.
A community of bacteria
Correct Answer:
A. The amount of sunlight
Explanation:
An abiotic factor refers to the non-living chemical and physical parts of an environment that affect living organisms and the functioning of ecosystems. Sunlight is a primary abiotic component because it provides the energy source for photosynthesis and influences temperature, but it is not a biological entity. In contrast, deer, pine trees, and bacteria are all biotic factors because they are living organisms or part of biological communities.
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