Question

which scenario shows abiotic factors working against biotic potential? a species benefiting from seasonal rainfall a species growing in nutrient - rich soil a species reproducing during an intense drought a species living in mild, stable temperatures

Explanation:

Abiotic factors are non - living components of an ecosystem (like drought, rainfall, soil nutrients, temperature). Biotic potential is a species' ability to reproduce and survive. In the case of a species reproducing during an intense drought, drought (an abiotic factor) is a harsh condition that goes against the species' biotic potential (its ability to reproduce successfully). The other options (benefiting from seasonal rainfall, growing in nutrient - rich soil, living in mild stable temperatures) show abiotic factors that support the species' biotic potential.

Answer:

C. a species reproducing during an intense drought