Components of Environment

The environment is comprised of the following three components:

(i) Abiotic or Non-living components: These include

Light Atmospheric gases

Precipitation Altitude

Humidity and water Latitude

Temperature Seasonal changes

Substrate Topography

(ii) Biotic or living components: These include

Plants (Flora)

Animals including humans, parasites and microorganisms (Fauna) Decomposers

(iii) Energy Component: It includes solar energy, geochemical energy, thermoelectric energy, nuclear energy etc. Energy from other sources including radiation also plays an important role to sustain the life processes.

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