Question

Organism are influenced by biotic and abiotic factors. Write an account of any three abiotic environmental factors.

Answer 1

Some of the abiotic factors are-

1. Water- Water is the basic requirement for life. It is an essential component in which organisms obtain food and shelter. Water bodies act as a sink and slow down the temperature changes creating stability in the environment.

2. Air is a mixture of gases where birds fly and seeds are dispersed. It is the source of oxygen necessary for life.

3. Soil is the basic medium in which plants grow in and some organism lives on it. It is a natural reservoir for the inorganic minerals and humus.