Geography
Chapter 1 Class 7 Geography - Our Environment

Which of the following is not a biotic component of the environment ?

A. Water

B. Plants

C. Animals

D. Humans

 

Answer:

Answer by Student

So, the correct answer is (A) Water

Detailed Explanation by Teachoo


Let’s check all the options

  • Option (A) Water - Water is an abiotic component of the environment, not a biotic component. Abiotic components are the non-living things of the environment, such as temperature, light, rainfall, soil, minerals, etc. Water is essential for life, but it is not alive itself. So, this is correct .

  • Option (B) Plants - Plants are a biotic component of the environment, not an abiotic component. Biotic components are the living things of the environment, such as microbe population, plants, and animals. Plants are living organisms that can make their own food by photosynthesis. So, this is incorrect .

  • Option (C) Animals - Animals are a biotic component of the environment, not an abiotic component. Biotic components are the living things of the environment, such as microbe population, plants, and animals. Animals are living organisms that depend on plants or other animals for food. So, this is incorrect .

  • Option (D) Humans - Humans are a biotic component of the environment, not an abiotic component. Biotic components are the living things of the environment, such as microbe population, plants, and animals. Humans are living organisms that belong to the animal kingdom. So, this is incorrect .

Thus, option (A) is correct

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