Question

Explain the various components of an ecosystem.

Answer 1

Instructions:

• Give an introduction.
• Explain the components of the Ecosystem.

Solution:

The three basic components of an ecosystem are:

1. Abiotic components.
2. Biotic components.
3. Energy component.

Abiotic components:
The term abiotic means without life, it means it includes the non-living, inorganic, physical, and chemical factors in the environment. E.g., Land, air, water, calcium, iron, etc.

Biotic components:
The term biotic means life, it includes plants, animals, and microorganisms. Biotic components are further classified as producers and consumers.

Energy components:
All organisms in the biosphere use energy to work and convert one form of energy into another. The Sun is the ultimate source of energy for the biosphere.