A type of lichen grows on rocks at the base of a waterfall. Which factor in the lichen's environment is abiotic?

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Biology

Rylee Villegas

14 January, 06:15

A type of lichen grows on rocks at the base of a waterfall. Which factor in the lichen's environment is abiotic?

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Ireland Coffey · Answer 1

The answer is D. Moisture level around the waterfall

London Gill · Answer 2

An abiotic factor is n ot associated with living organisms. Environmental a biotic factors include sunlight, temperature, wind and rainfall. For any plant living at the base of a waterfall, we can expect a very moist environment for a high proportion of the time. Therefore, the abiotic factor in this case is high moisture.