What is the difference between biotic and abiotic factors that affect population?

Question

A.
Abiotic factors are nonliving factors, but biotic factors involve living things.

B.
Biotic factors are nonliving factors, but abiotic factors involve living things.

C.
Abiotic factors are easy to control, but biotic factors are not.

D.
Biotic factors are easy to control but abiotic factors are not.

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

A. Abiotic factors are nonliving factors, but biotic factors involve living things.

Abiotic factors include things like temperature, water, light, and nutrients, while biotic factors encompass living organisms in an ecosystem, such as plants, animals, and microorganisms that can affect population dynamics.