Question

Many biotic factors affect individuals in a population. An example of an organism being directly affected by a biotic factor is

1. a squirrel cannot find a mate
2. a flood washes away a maple tree
3. a plant is in a dark room
4. a chipmunk finds a rock pile to use for a home

Answer 1

1. a squirrel cannot find a mate

Step-by-step explanation:

Biotic factors are living organisms that shape their environment and interact with each other and with abiotic factors, which are nonliving entities. An example of an organism being directly affected by a biotic factor is a squirrel that cannot find a mate. This is because mating is a biotic interaction between two individuals of the same species that affects their reproduction and survival. A flood that washes away a maple tree, a plant that is in a dark room, and a chipmunk that finds a rock pile to use for a home are examples of organisms being affected by abiotic factors, such as water, light, and rocks.