Question

Maximum damage to forest cover is caused by

• A. Edaphic factors
• B. Climatic factors
• C. Biotic factors
• D. Physiographic factors

Answer 1

The correct option is C Biotic factors

A. Edaphic factors are the abiotic factors that relate to structure and composition of soil.

B. Climatic factors include rain, wind, earthquake etc. which are related to climate.

C. Biotic factors are the living components of an ecosystem which include producers and consumers.

D. Physiographic factors are the factors associated with physical nature and topography of an area.

Maximum damage to forest is caused by biotic factors as overgrazing destroy vegetation and also due to human activities.

So, the correct answer is 'Biotic factors'.