Which one of these set of factors is completely abiotic?
A. Turbidity, tide, salinity, plankton B. Pressure, pH, soil, insect C. water, soil, bacteria, salinity D. pH, bamboos, wind, rainfall E. light, altitude, wind, humidity
Correct Answer: E
Explanation
Light, temperature, moisture, salanity, atmosphere, topography (altitude, aspect and gradient), turbidity, \(pH\), etc. are all non-living (or abiotic) factors that affect the distribution of organisms. Competition, predation, mutualism, human activity are living (or biotic) factors affecting distribution of organisms.
