Question

which statement best illustrates a biotic or an abiotic factor that is often found in a city park? decaying leaves are an abiotic factor because they are living. rocks are an abiotic factor because they have never been alive. water in ponds is a biotic factor, because it provides a habitat for living things. oxygen is a biotic factor, because it is required for life and found in all living things.

Explanation:

Biotic factors are living or were - once - living components. Abiotic factors are non - living. Rocks have never been alive, so they are abiotic. Decaying leaves are biotic as they were once part of a living plant. Oxygen and water are abiotic even though they are essential for life.

Answer:

C. Rocks are an abiotic factor because they have never been alive.