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Question
Complete the statement using the given options and justify the statement.
Of the abiotic factors that affect biodiversity by far the most important is ______.
Options
Geographic favourability
Climate
Weather
Observatory
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Solution
Of the abiotic factors that affect biodiversity, by far the most important is Climate.
Explanation:
Climate has an impact on our basic requirements, such as food, clothes, and shelter, as well as our jobs. Climate elements such as temperature, atmospheric pressure, sunlight, rainfall, humidity, and so on will determine which plants and animals can survive there.
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