Question

Biota is

• A. Chemical waste present in an area
• B. Fossil fuels present in an area
• C. Water present in an area
• D. Animals and the plants life of a region

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Animals and the plants life of a region

The correct option is D:

Explanation for the correct option:

Option D:

Biota is the animal and plant life that is the flora and fauna of a particular region or habitat.

Explanation for the incorrect option:

Option A:

Chemical waste present in an area is called toxic waste.

Option B:

1. It is a naturally occurring hydro-carbon-containing substance from the dead remains of plants and animals present on the Earth's crust.
2. Example of fossil fuels are coal, petroleum.

Option C:

1. Water present in an area does not indicate the biota.
2. It is an abiotic factor.

Final answer: Biota is animals and the plants life of a region.