Question

Which of the following occurs in abiotic component of an ecosystem?

• A. Flow of energy
• B. Cycling of materials
• C. Consumers
• D. Flow of energy and cycling of materials

Answer 1

The correct option is B Cycling of materials

An ecosystem is made up of biotic and abiotic components. Biotic components include plants, animals, microorganism. Abiotic components include nonliving things such as water, air, temperature, materials of the soil. Essential material includes minerals like carbon, nitrogen, phosphorous. Cycling of materials include release of minerals back to the environment.

Thus, the correct answer is 'Cycling of materials.'