Chapter 3.1, Problem 6MI

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The abiotic factor that might limit the survival of a plant.

Introduction:

An ecosystem is a geographic region where plants, animals, and different living beings, just as weather and landscape, cooperate to shape bubble of life.

Explanation of Solution

An ecosystem which consist of non-living component are known as abiotic components.

The abiotic factor that might limit the survival of plants are:

• Nutrients in the soil
Plants uptake all types of minerals and nutrients from the soil.
• Amount of sunlight
Plants need sunlight for the preparation of food.
• Temperature
Plant can grow well in suitable range of temperature only otherwise it may die or may not reproduce.