Question

Which of the following lists includes only abiotic environmental factors?organic 1.matter, soil minerals, wind, predators

2.soil minerals, oxygen, rain, sunlight
3.sunlight, decomposers, organic matter, rain
4.organic matter, oxygen, rain, lichen

Answer 1

The Correct answer is ( #2 soil minerals, oxygen, rain, sunlight )

Explanation: The abiotic factors include all the non-living components of the environment which are necessary for sustaining life on earth. These includes water, air, sunlight, soil, weather and others.

Soil minerals, oxygen, rain and sunlight is the correct option because it includes all the abiotic environmental factors.

Answer 2

Answer: 2.soil minerals, oxygen, rain, sunlight.

Step-by-step explanation:

• Abiotic factors are the non-living and physical factors of the environment. For example, rocks, wind, soil etc.

• The biotic factors are the living components of the environment for example plants, animals etc.

• Since soil minerals, oxygen, sunlight, and rain are all non-living components they all fall under the category of abiotic factors.