Question

Select the abiotic factors of an ecosystem.

• A. Sunlight, temperature, precipitation, water or humidity, soil chemistry and food
• B. Bacteria, fungi, detritus and other microorganisms
• C. Sunlight, temperature, precipitation, water or humidity and soil chemistry
• D. Air, water and food

Answer 1

The correct option is C Sunlight, temperature, precipitation, water or humidity and soil chemistry

Ecosystem comprises of two major factors i.e., biotic and abiotic. Abiotic factors are the non-living components which include sunlight, temperature, precipitation, water or humidity and soil. Living components like plants, animals, microorganisms like bacteria and fungi are the biotic components of an ecosystem.