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Cycles of Matter

Question 10 • RMA FL-2001310-Earth/Space Science Semester 1

Which descriptions can be used for sand on a beach?

Answer
A
abiotic factor, once living
B
biotic factor, living thing
C
biotic factor, nonliving thing
D
abiotic factor, nonliving thing

Explanation

Sand is nonliving and is not made from something that was once alive. Nonliving parts of an environment are called abiotic factors, so sand is an abiotic factor and a nonliving thing.

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