The term environment, as used by ecologists, encompasses
A) only land.
B) biotic factors.
C) abiotic factors.
D) Both a and b
E) Both b and c

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The term environment, as used by ecologists, encompasses both biotic (living) factors and abiotic (non-living) factors. It includes not just land, but also the air, water, and physical conditions such as temperature and light. Therefore, choices A and B are incorrect and only choice E is correct.

The Term Environment, as Used by Ecologists, Encompasses