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ABC Question 8Which of the following is a nonliving factor that a penguin could interact with in an Arctic environment?A a ray of sunlight that makes the penguin blend into the surface of the waterB a shark that sees the penguin and swims toward it under the waterC another penguin that could be a potential mate for reproductionD a polar bear that follows the penguin in hopes of catching and eating i

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ABC Question 8Which of the following is a nonliving factor that a penguin could interact with in an Arctic environment?A a ray of sunlight that makes the penguin blend into the surface of the waterB a shark that sees the penguin and swims toward it under the waterC another penguin that could be a potential mate for reproductionD a polar bear that follows the penguin in hopes of catching and eating i

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The correct answer is A. A ray of sunlight that makes the penguin blend into the surface of the water. This is a nonliving factor, also known as an abiotic factor, in the penguin's Arctic environment. The other options (B, C, and D) involve interactions with other living organisms, which are considered biotic factors.

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