Question detail
What does an abiotic factor refer to in an ecosystem?
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Adaptations, interdependence and competition
Question
- A. A living component of the ecosystem
- B. A non-living environmental factor
- C. A type of organism
- D. A community of organisms
Answer
The correct option is A non-living environmental factor. This answer is correct because it matches the approved learning objective to extract and interpret charts, graphs, and tables showing effects of abiotic factors in the subtopic Abiotic factors.
Explanation
The correct option is A non-living environmental factor. A non-living environmental factor is correct because it directly supports the approved learning objective to extract and interpret charts, graphs, and tables showing effects of abiotic factors. This belongs to the subtopic Abiotic factors within Adaptations, interdependence and competition, so the explanation must stay tied to that curriculum context. The other options are incorrect because they either do not answer this learning objective, use a vague statement, or move away from Abiotic factors.
Common mistake
Abiotic factors common mistake 1
Giving a vague answer instead of directly addressing: Extract and interpret charts, graphs, and tables showing effects of abiotic factors..
Answer by clearly explaining how to extract and interpret charts, graphs, and tables showing effects of abiotic factors..
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