Question

Identify the edaphic factors from the list given below.

A. Soil texture
B. Minerals present in the soil
C. Water content in the soil
D. Temperature
E. Sunlight

• A. A, B and E
• B. A, B and C
• C. A, D and E
• D. B, C and D

Answer 1

The correct option is B A, B and C

Ecosystem is a functional unit of nature, where living organisms interact among themselves and also with their physical environment.

Ecosystems are made up of two components, they are the biotic components and abiotic components and both these are equally important to maintain the ecosystem.

All living organisms present in an ecosystem are known as biotic components (producers, consumers and decomposers) whereas non-living components are known as abiotic components.

The abiotic components include temperature, humidity, soil, water, salinity, sunlight, pH, etc.

The edaphic factors are the properties of the soil. These include soil texture (amount of clay, sand etc.), soil pH, amount of minerals and water content in the soil.

Edaphic factors affect the ability of soil to sustain life and also the diversity of organisms.