JAMB Biology 2002 Question 15

Question 15

Ecosystem and Ecological Factors

The physical and climatic factors of a region primarily determine the

  1. A.kinds of animal inhabiting the area
  2. B.types of plants found in the area
  3. C.nature of the soil in that region
  4. D.community of organisms in the region
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Answer: D (community of organisms in the region)

Explanation

Rainfall, temperature, light and soil decide which plants can grow, and the plants in turn decide which animals can live there. So these factors shape the whole community of organisms.