The normal abode of an animal or plant

Environment
Habitat
Settlement
Niche

The correct answer is B. Habitat.

A habitat is the natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism. It is the specific place where an organism lives, such as a forest, desert, or pond. The habitat provides the organism with the resources it needs to survive, such as food, water, and shelter.

The other options are:

  • A. Environment. The environment is the natural world that surrounds us, including all of the living and non-living things in it. The environment includes the air we breathe, the water we drink, the food we eat, and the land we live on.
  • C. Settlement. A settlement is a human-made community, such as a town, city, or village. Settlements are typically located in areas with favorable environmental conditions, such as access to water, fertile land, and natural resources.
  • D. Niche. A niche is the role that an organism plays in its ecosystem. The niche includes the organism’s interactions with other organisms, as well as its physical and chemical environment.