Which is considered a physical factor?
a. Diffusion
b. Dissolved nutrients
c. Surface-to-volume ratio
d. Active transport
ANS: B
Physical factors are any aspects of the physical environment that affect living organisms. The most
important include light, temperature, dissolved nutrients, and salinity. These factors determine the
suitability of an environment. Information can be found in the section Marine Life Success Depends
upon Physical and Biological Environmental Factors.
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