The climate and the weather in location affect the soil. It could make the soil rocky and dry if the climate is cold and obviously dry.
Both the terms "living" and "biotic" describe an organism that holds life. However, an organisms stops "living" after it dies, but never stops being "biotic". This is because "biotic" means anything that has ever had life, whereas "living" only describes things currently alive.
The answer is D. Seaweed.
Plants convert the sun's energy into carbohydrates via photosynthesis.
