The following is a list of abiotic factors that would have a micro-effect on a tidal pool (rocky pockets of water where the ocean meets the land). Select the one that would have larger, long-term effects if changed.(1 point)
A) water chemistry (pH, pollution, etc.)
B) temperature
C) weather (wind, rain, etc.)
D) rising water depth
1 answer
A) Water chemistry (pH, pollution, etc.) would have larger, long-term effects if changed in a tidal pool. Changes in water chemistry can affect the survival and growth of organisms living in the tidal pool, and can also impact the food web and nutrient cycling within the ecosystem. Temperature, weather, and rising water depth can all have short-term effects on the tidal pool, but are less likely to cause long-term changes.