Question

Which explains why a fallen, rotting tree is considered a biotic factor and not an abiotic factor?

1.It was once alive.
2.It was never alive.
3.It is part of an ecosystem.
4.It provides shelter for living things.

Answer 1

Answer:

1 is the correct.

Explanation:

You could say the dead tree is now an abiotic factor because biotic factors refer to living things. The tree is no longer living, thus it is not a biotic factor....

Most people think of abiotic factors such as sunlight, soil, temperature, water, and etc.

Answer 2

Rotting tree is considered as a biotic factor because it is a part of the ecosystem.

Option 3.

Explanation:

• Biotic factor are those which are responsible for the the growth and development along with interaction of the the biosphere. The rotting tree provide habitat to a large number of organisms stop in addition to this it carries a huge amount of organic matter which are broken down by the tiny microorganisms which are present in the soil and made it again available for the ecosystem and the food chain.

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