In the biosphere, what are some of the major abiotic factors that determine the distribution and types of plant communities?
1) temperature, sunlight, and rainfall
2) humidity, location, and humans
3) soil type, soil bacteria, and soil water
4) insects, carbon dioxide, and nitrogen in the air
Which term includes all of the interactions that occur between the organisms and the physical factors in a pond environment?
1) population
2) ecosystem
3) abiotic
4) competiton
The amount of salt in the air and water of coastal areas determines which species can exist there. In these areas, salt functions as a
1) source of energy
2) biotic factor
3) food source
4) limiting factor
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