Question

multiple choice 2 points
which factor is most likely to act as a limiting factor in a desert ecosystem?
decomposer abundance
predator population size
mineral composition of rocks
water availability
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Explanation:

A limiting factor restricts the growth of an ecosystem. Deserts are arid. Water is scarce. Organisms need water. So water availability limits desert ecosystems. Decomposers, predators, and rock minerals are less critical compared to water in deserts.

Answer:

Water availability