Question

Abiotic components of ecosystem are:

• A. microbes
• B. plants
• C. animals
• D. none of these

Answer 1

The correct option is D

none of these

The correct option is D.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. The ecosystem is the interaction between the biotic and abiotic components and their environment.
2. The abiotic components are the non-living components of the ecosystem. For example, air, water, and temperature.
3. The biotic components are the living components of the ecosystem. For example, human beings, animals, and plants.
4. None of the options have abiotic components present.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option A:

1. The biotic components/ biological components are the living components of the ecosystem.
2. For example, microbes.

Option B:

1. The living components of an ecosystem are called the biotic components.
2. For example, plants.

Option C:

1. The animals respire and consume food.
2. Animals are biotic components of an ecosystem.

The abiotic components are temperature, light, water, and air.