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Question
What is an ecosystem ? Name its two components .
Solution
An ecosystem is defined as a self contained unit of living things and non living things. An ecosystem required Sunlight to maintain its working. The two main components of an ecosystem are following :
1. Abiotic component: It includes all the non-living components such as soll, water, air temperature, rocks, etc.
2. Biotic component: It includes all living components. All flora and fauna comes under biotic components.
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