Abiotic (Non-living) Components

The abiotic components of an ecosystem include the following:

1. Climatic Factors such as temperature, wind, relative humidity, sunlight and rainfall.

2. Inorganic Materials and Nutrients: Carbon dioxide, oxygen, calcium and phosphorus.

3. Edaphic Factors: Soils, rocks and topographyTopography can be defined as the study of the shape and features of land surfaces. The topography of an area refers to the surface shapes and features on the ground and... More.

4. Other Factors such as dust, storm, fire and water.