Question 4 - MCQ Questions (1 Mark) - Chapter 1 Class 7 Geography - Our Environment - Geography

Last updated at April 16, 2024 by Teachoo

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

Answer:

So, the correct answer is (A) Plants

Let’s check all the options

Option (A) Plants - Plants are a component of the biotic environment, not the abiotic environment. 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 correct .
Option (B) Air - Air is a component of the abiotic environment, not the biotic environment. Abiotic components are the non-living things of the environment, such as temperature, light, rainfall, soil, minerals, etc. Air is a mixture of gases that surrounds the Earth and supports life. So, this is incorrect .
Option (C) Soil - Soil is a component of the abiotic environment , not the biotic environment. Abiotic components are the non-living things of the environment, such as temperature, light, rainfall, soil, minerals, etc. Soil is a mixture of organic and inorganic matter that covers the Earth’s surface and provides nutrients and water for plants. So, this is incorrect .
Option (D) Mountains - Mountains are a component of the abiotic environment, not the biotic environment. Abiotic components are the non-living things of the environment, such as temperature, light, rainfall, soil, minerals, etc. Mountains are large landforms that rise above the surrounding land and have steep slopes and peaks. So, this is incorrect .

Thus, option (A) is correct