Question

Which choice is an abiotic factor of an ecosystem

A.dogs
B.fungi
C.ants
D.minerals

Answer 1

Definitely D. Abiotic means non-living and all creatures mentioned are alive except minerals.

Answer 2

Answer;

D. Minerals

Explanation;

• Abiotic factors are non-living chemical and physical parts of the environment that affect living organisms in a ecosystem. Biotic factors on the other hand are living organisms in a ecosystem.
• Abiotic factors may determine which species of organisms will survive or be well suited in an environment. Examples of abiotic factors include; climate, soil, temperature, water , etc.
• All the answers above are biotic factors or living factors except for minerals which is an example of abiotic factor.