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Q · Basic Ecology and EnvironmentMedium · 45s
Which of the following are abiotic factors in an ecosystem? 1. Soil pH 2. Humidity 3. Decomposers Select the correct answer:
TopicBasic Ecology and Environment
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Decomposers are biotic (fungi, bacteria). Soil pH and humidity are abiotic.
Final Answer: Option A — 1 and 2 only