JAMB Biology 2003 Question 35

Question 35

Population Ecology

A limiting factor in a plant population near a chemical factory is likely to be

  1. A.Light
  2. B.Humidity
  3. C.Wind
  4. D.pH.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (pH.)

Explanation

Chemical factories release acidic gases and waste that change the acidity (pH) of the soil and water. This limits which plants can grow there.