Question

Choose the set that represents only the biotic components of the habitat:

• A. Tiger, Deer, Grass, Soil
• B. Rocks, Soil, Plants, Air
• C. Sand, Turtle, Crab, Rocks
• D. Aquatic plants, Fish, Frog, Insect

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Aquatic plants, Fish, Frog, Insect

The correct option is D.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Plants, animals, decomposers, microflora, and fauna are examples of the biotic, or living, elements of a habitat.
2. The living elements (organisms) that influence the environment are referred to as biotic factors. So all living entities in an ecosystem, including plants, animals, and microorganisms, are considered biotic factors.
3. By interacting with the environment, it contributes significantly.
4. For survival, both plants and animals rely on one another.
5. Here are some examples of biotic factors in various ecosystems: bacteria, plants, corals, fungi, mushrooms, trees, and herbs.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option A:

Soil is an abiotic component of the ecosystem.

Option B:

Rocks and air are not biotic components.

Option C:

Sand and rocks are not living/biotic components of the ecosystem.

Final answer: Biotic components include: aquatic plants, fish, frogs, insects.