Question

badlands national park has heavily eroded geologic formations called badlands, like the one shown in the photo. these are formed by erosion from flowing water. which term best characterizes the role of flowing water in this ecosystem? a. biotic b. abiotic c. photosynthetic d. predatory

Explanation:

Biotic factors are living organisms. Abiotic factors are non - living components of an ecosystem. Flowing water is non - living. Photosynthetic refers to the process plants use to make food using light. Predatory refers to organisms that hunt other organisms. Since flowing water is non - living, it is an abiotic factor.

Answer:

B. Abiotic