Question

which statement describes abiotic factors in an environment?
chickens run around a farm.
soil retains water and nutrients.
bacteria use energy to reproduce.
plants compete for sunlight in an ecosystem.

Explanation:

Abiotic factors are non - living components of an environment. Soil is a non - living component that retains water and nutrients. Chickens, bacteria, and plants are living (biotic) components.

Answer:

Soil retains water and nutrients.