Question

An ecosystem includes

• A. All living organisms.
• B. Non-living objects.
• C. Both living organisms and non-living objects.
• D. Sometimes living organisms and sometimes non-living objects.

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Both living organisms and non-living objects.

The correct option is C.

Explanation for the correct option:

1. The description of living things and the physical characteristics of the habitat in which they reside are referred to as an ecosystem's structure.
2. Abiotic (all non-living components, such as minerals, the environment, soil, water, and sunshine) and biotic (all living components) components make up an ecosystem, respectively.
3. The ecosystem's energy flow and nutrient cycle are each accounted for by one or more of these elements.

Final answer: An ecosystem includes both living organisms and non-living objects.