An Interconnected System Consisting of 'Biotic' and 'Abiotic' Elements

question 45

Multiple Choice

An interconnected system consisting of 'biotic' and 'abiotic' elements:

• A) is an ecosystem.
• B) is a population.
• C) cannot occur, as biotic and abiotic elements are separate elements.
• D) is an example of a mechanical system.
• E) can only happen when adaptation is homeostatic.

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Definitions:

Temperature

A measure of the body's heat or the environmental heat, usually expressed in degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit.

Dry Mucous Membranes

A condition where the mucosal linings in the body, such as those in the nose and mouth, lack proper moisture and become dry.

Leg Cramps

Sudden, involuntary muscle contractions, often causing pain in the legs.

Mineral

A naturally occurring, inorganic substance with a definite chemical composition and crystalline structure.