Question

a heron is affected by many factors in its environment. what distinguishes the biotic factors from the abiotic factors? a. location in the water or out of the water b. plant or animal c. living or nonliving d. food or not food

Explanation:

Biotic factors are living components in an ecosystem, while abiotic factors are non - living. This is the fundamental distinction.

Answer:

C. living or nonliving