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Question
What are the two factors of biosphere?
Solution
The biosphere is the part of the earth where life exists. All resources of the biosphere can be grouped into two major categories namely:
- Biotic or living factors include plants, animals, and all other living organisms.
- Abiotic or non-living factors include all factors like temperature, pressure, water, soil, air, and sunlight which affect the ability of organisms to survive and reproduce.
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