Question

how are biotic factors different from abiotic factors in an environment?
○a. biotic factors are living; abiotic are not.
○b. biotic factors are found everywhere; abiotic are not.
○c. biotic factors do not require water; abiotic do.
○d. biotic factors are animals; abiotic are plants.

Explanation:

Biotic factors refer to living components in an environment (like plants, animals, fungi, bacteria). Abiotic factors are non - living components (such as sunlight, water, soil, temperature).

• Option A: Biotic factors are living; abiotic are not. This is correct as per the definitions.
• Option B: Both biotic and abiotic factors are found in various environments. So this is incorrect.
• Option C: Biotic factors do require water (for example, animals drink water, plants take up water for photosynthesis). So this is incorrect.
• Option D: Biotic factors include both plants and animals (and other living organisms), while abiotic are non - living. So this is incorrect.

Answer:

A. Biotic factors are living; abiotic are not.