Class 12 Biology - Chapter Organisms and Population NCERT Solutions | List the various abiotic environmental f
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Question 12
List the various abiotic environmental factors.
Answer
All non- living components of an ecosystem form abiotic components. It includes factors such as temperature, water, light, and soil.
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