The gas state. When water boils, it releases a gas we know as steam.
A 'red' apple does not emit red light. Rather, it simply absorbs all the frequencies of visible light shining on it EXCEPT for a group of frequencies that is perceived as red, which are REFLECTED. An apple looks red to us because it REFLECTS infrared waves.
A researcher observing an ecosystem describes the amount of sunlight, precipitation, and type of soil present. The researcher is most likely describing abiotic factors in a prairie.
A and B are incorrect because the factors described are abiotic, not biotic.
Di is incorrect because abiotic factors listed include soil, which is not likely to be described in an ocean environment.