Question

Differentiate between biotic and abiotic components.

Differentiate between biotic and abiotic components of an ecosystem.

Answer 1

Sr. No.	Biotic Component	Abiotic Component
1.	Consists of living organisms in the ecosystem.	Consists of non-living physical and chemical factors.
2.	Made up of many interdependent populations.	Includes soil, water, air, and inorganic substances.
3.	Includes producers, consumers, and decomposers.	Includes climate factors like temperature, sunlight, and rainfall.
4.	Organisms interact with each other.	The physical environment influences the living organisms.
5.	Responsible for biological processes like photosynthesis, respiration, and decomposition.	Provides the inorganic resources necessary for life.
6.	Dynamic and affected by biological activities.	Mostly static, but it regulates the ecosystem’s functioning.