Question

which of the following terms is defined in part by nonliving factors?
a. population
b. community
c. ecosystem
d. niche

Explanation:

An ecosystem is composed of living organisms (biotic factors) and non - living components (abiotic factors) such as air, water, and soil. A population is a group of the same species, a community is all the populations in an area, and a niche is the role of an organism in its environment. These are mainly defined by living factors or organism - related aspects.

Answer:

C. Ecosystem