According to our textbook, a biotic factor is a living element found within an ecosystem, while an abiotic factor is a nonliving element found within an ecosystem. choose a biome and ecosystem and provide an example of a biotic and abiotic factor found within your biome/ecosystem. explain the importance of these factors to your specific biome/ecosystem.

In a 2010 article “fact check: eastern u.s. earthquake risk” by chris mould, the author provides as evidence the following statement by the united states geological survey: “although earthquakes may be less frequent in the eastern u.s., … urban areas in the east could face bigger losses because the shaking would affect much larger areas than similar quakes in the west. in addition, most homes and buildings in the east are not designed to withstand earthquakes.”this statement directly relates to which of the following concepts? a. vulnerabilityb. hazardc. riskd. severity

Political boundaries are determined by the political party in control at the time. true or false

Countries that have a traditional economy often develop at a slower pace than countries with a free market economy. true or false