Question 29
Habitats and BiomesThe table below shows the number of some organisms in habitats W and Y.
Organism: habitat W, habitat Y
Plankton: 126, 0
Antelope: 0, 51
Water flea: 10, 0
Tilapia: 23, 0
Lion: 0, 6
Frog: 6, 0
Grass: 0, 250
Which of the following statements about habitat W is correct? The

- A.absence of lions and antelopes shows that the habitat is terrestrial.
- B.presence of Tilapia and planktons shows that the habitat is not aquatic.
- C.type of organisms present indicate that the habitat is aquatic.
- D.absence of grasses indicates that the habitat is terrestrial.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (type of organisms present indicate that the habitat is aquatic.)
Explanation
Plankton, water fleas and tilapia live only in water, so the organisms show that habitat W is aquatic.