All living organisms have basic needs. As a result, the number and kind of organisms that an ecosystem can support are limited by the available resources in that ecosystem.

Which of the following is a nonliving factor that influences the survival of an organism in an ecosystem?

amount of sunlight
amount of water
soil composition
temperature range
other organisms

1 answer

All of the options listed can influence the survival of an organism in an ecosystem, but the question specifically asks for a nonliving factor. The nonliving factors from the options provided are:

  • Amount of sunlight
  • Amount of water
  • Soil composition
  • Temperature range

The option "other organisms" refers to living factors, so it does not qualify as a nonliving factor.

Therefore, any of the following can be considered a correct answer, as they are all nonliving factors that influence survival:

  • Amount of sunlight
  • Amount of water
  • Soil composition
  • Temperature range