Question

Which statement best illustrates a biotic or an abiotic factor that is often found in a city park?

a.) Decaying leaves are an abiotic factor because they are not living. b.) Rocks are an abiotic factor because they have never been alive. c.) Water in ponds is a biotic factor, because it provides a habitat for living things. d.)  Oxygen is a biotic factor, because it is required for life and found in all living things.

Answer 1

The statement B is correct. Abiotic factors are the non-living factors which include rocks, soil, water, minerals, gases etc. Biotic factors are the living factors like animals, plants, humans etc. Rocks are abiotic factors and they have no life. They are not made up of living cells and do not require food for growth.