Describe the main abiotic ecosystem components. Give at least two regional examples of how these elements combine to form ecosystems

What will be an ideal response?


Abiotic components of an ecosystem may include insolation, precipitation, nutrients (biogeochemical cycles), soils, geological substrate, pH, fire, etc. Examples will vary.

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a. True b. False

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A. Croatia B. Serbia C. Bosnia D. Slovenia

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