The nonliving things in an environment are called
a. biotic factors
b. abiotic factors

The correct answer is: B) abiotic factors.

Explanation:

Abiotic factors make up a big and important part of an ecosystem, and consist of non-living chemical and physical parts of the environment that interact with living organisms. Examples of abiotic factors include light, temperature, water, and soil. These abiotic factors, though they're not living, their presence is key for the survival of the biotic factors (living organisms).

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