Question

An ecosystem contains ______.

पर्याय

• only the biotic components of the environment

• only the energy flow components of an environment

• both the living organisms and the abiotic components of the environment

• only the food relationships found in an environment

Answer 1

An ecosystem contains both the living organisms and the abiotic components of the environment.

Explanation:

An ecosystem includes the interaction between living (biotic) organisms such as producers, consumers, and decomposers, and non-living (abiotic) components like soil, water, air, and nutrients. This interaction forms a self-sufficient unit where energy flows and materials cycle continuously. Both biotic and abiotic components are essential for ecosystem functions like productivity, decomposition, and nutrient cycling.