Too much or too little of any abiotic factor that limits population growth, even if all other factors are at or near the optimal range is known as the
A)trophic level.
B)range of tolerance.
C)biotic factor.
D)greenhouse effect.
E)limiting factor.

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The term used to describe the situation where the population growth is limited due to an excess or lack of any abiotic factor is known as a limiting factor. This factor can be anything from temperature, water availability, sunlight, soil nutrients, and so on. The organisms have a range of tolerance for each factor, and if they fall out of that range, it can limit their population growth. Therefore, option E, limiting factor, is the most appropriate choice.

Too Much or Too Little of Any Abiotic Factor That