NEET BIOLOGY

ECOLOGY

BIODIVERSITY AND ITS CONSERVATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Abiotic means ____
A
Nonliving
B
Living
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -An abiotic factor is a non-living part of an ecosystem that shapes its environment. In a terrestrial ecosystem, examples might include temperature, light, and water. In a marine ecosystem, abiotic factors would include salinity and ocean currents. Abiotic and biotic factors work together to create a unique ecosystem.

Detailed explanation-2: -An abiotic is a physical and non-living factor. This can include chemicals or parts of the ecosystem. Abiotics serve as components of degradation and corrosion by physical and chemical processes such as in hydrolysis. Abiotics are also known as abiotic factors.

Detailed explanation-3: -Abiotic factors are part of the ecosystem and can impact the associated living things, but they are not living. The term “abiotic” comes from the root parts “a-” meaning “without, ” and “bio, ” meaning “life.” The living parts of an ecosystem are called “biotic factors.”

Detailed explanation-4: -Abiotic factors refer to non-living physical and chemical elements in the ecosystem. Abiotic resources are usually obtained from the lithosphere, atmosphere, and hydrosphere. Examples of abiotic factors are water, air, soil, sunlight, and minerals. Biotic factors are living or once-living organisms in the ecosystem.

Detailed explanation-5: -Sunlight, air, precipitation, minerals, and soil are some examples of abiotic factors.

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