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briefly explain the role of abiotic components in an ecosystem
Asked by nathsantanukumar | 27 Apr, 2018, 09:52: PM
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The abiotic components are all non living components of an ecosystem. These include sunlight, air, water, soil and climatic factors such as wind, temperature, rainfall etc.
 
Sunlight
 
The energy obtained from sunlight is essential for the production of food by photosynthesis.
 
Air
 
Oxygen of the air is essential for respiration in plants and animals. Carbon dioxide is useful for photosynthesis in plants.
 
Water
 
Water is used by plants and animals for drinking and various other purposes.
 
Temperature
 
Temperature affects the distribution of living organisms in the environment. It affects the enzymatic activities in organisms.
 
Soil
 
Soil provides a substratum for the growth of plants. It contains water and mineral nutrients, such as sodium, potassium etc., required by plants.
Answered by Sivanand Patnaik | 28 Apr, 2018, 12:34: PM

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