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Which of the following is NOT a biotic component of the ecosystem?

AFrog

BFlower

CInsect

DSoil

Answer:

D. Soil

Read Explanation:

  • Soil is an abiotic component of the ecosystem, whereas frog, flower, and insect are all biotic components.

  • Abiotic factors are nonliving components of an ecosystem, such as water, soil, and the atmosphere, whereas biotic factors are living creatures inside an ecosystem, such as plants, animals, and bacteria.

  • In an ecosystem, the way these components interact with one another is crucial

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