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Climate and Change in Ecosystems — Cumulative exam

Question 14 • SC332 Environmental Science B

Which of the following scenarios represents change to an ecosystem brought about by biotic factors?

Answer
A
a wildfire caused by lightning striking a tree
B
a flood caused by a severe storm
C
a landslide caused by cattle overgrazing
D
a volcano

Explanation

Biotic factors are living organisms and their effects on an ecosystem. Cattle are living organisms, and their overgrazing can loosen soil and contribute to a landslide. Lightning, storms, and volcanoes are nonliving factors, so the correct choice is “a landslide caused by cattle overgrazing.”

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