Question

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

decaying leaves are an abiotic factor because they are living

sticks are an abiotic factor because they have never been alive

water in ponds is a biotic factor, because it provides a habitat for living things

oxygen is a biotic factor, because it is required for life and found in all living things

Explanation:

• Option 1: Decaying leaves are biotic (living or once - living), not abiotic.
• Option 2: Rocks have never been alive, so they are abiotic. This is correct.
• Option 3: Water in ponds is abiotic. It is a non - living part of the environment that provides a habitat.
• Option 4: Oxygen is abiotic. It is a non - living gas required for life.

Answer:

B. Rocks are an abiotic factor because they have never been alive.