Question

(a) Describe the components of an ecosystem.
(b) Explain stakeholders of resources.

Answer 1

a) The ecosystem is an interaction between living beings (biotic component) and their physical environment (abiotic component). Abiotic components include climatic factors such as rain, temperature, light, wind, humidity etc. and adaphic factors such as soil, pH, topography minerals. Biotic components include producer, consumer and decomposer. Producers are autotrophs as they synthesize their own food. Consumers depend on producers for their food. These are herbivores and carnivores. Decomposers are one which breakdown the dead organic materials of producers and consumers and obtain food.

b) Stakeholders of the resources are the individuals who are affected by environmental decisions and actions. They may have the power to influence the outcomes of environmental decisions relating to ecosystem management.