Predators are considered a(n) limiting factor !     abiotic                        external                          biotic                          unimportant

Predators are considered a biotic limiting factor.

The predators are a part of the natural ecosystem. They control the population growth of the preys by hunting them. Thus they play a key role of bringing a balance within the various trophic levels of the ecosystem. They also drive evolution of preys by exerting a predation pressure on them. The preys that are not able to come up with strategies for survival fall in numbers.

surface mining destroys mountain tops, landscapes, forests and wildlife habitats. on top of that, it leads to soil erosion and destruction of agricultural land. the landscape changes can also disrupt river channels and streams, which leads to flooding. which, can destroy plant life and other animals as well.

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