(a) Define an ecosystem. Give examples of any two ecosystems.(b) List the biotic and abiotic components of an ecosystem.


(a) The ecosystem is a self-contained unit of living things(plants, animals, and decomposers), and their nonliving environment (soil, air, and water).

Example – a grassland and a forest.

(b)
  • Biotic component – The biotic component of the ecosystem is a community of organisms that are made up of many different interdependent populations. It includes producers, consumers, and decomposers.
  • Abiotic component – The abiotic components of the ecosystem (nonliving components) include the physical environment like soil, water, and air along with the inorganic substances like carbon dioxide, nitrogen, water, and phosphorous.

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Updated on: 18-Jan-2023

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