Which of the following is an abiotic factor that could limit the size of a population?
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Correct answer: Amount of sunlight
Abiotic factors are the non-living chemical and physical parts of the environment. Sunlight, temperature, and water availability are abiotic, whereas disease and predation are biotic (living) factors.
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