Question

In comparative study of grassland, arid pond ecosystems _____________
(a)Biotic components are almost similar
(b)Abiotic components are almost similar
(c)Primary and secondary consumers are similar
(d)Biotic and abiotic components are different

Answer 1

Hint: It is possible to define biotic components or biotic factors as any living component that affects another organism or forms the environment. Water, light, radiation, temperature, humidity, air, acidity, and soil can be abiotic influences. Each of the above is influenced also by the macroscopic atmosphere.

Complete answer:
There are two kinds of components in all ecosystems, the biotic components that are living, and the abiotic ones that are not living. For various habitats, these components are different. In a unique ecosystem, the living species are different from others. For example, freshwater species are the biotic components of a pond ecosystem, while those in the grasslands are small herbivores. Their abiotic components are distinct, apart from this. Soil, for instance, is an essential abiotic part of grasslands, but not of ponds.

Additional Information: The Grassland Biome is an environment where grass and other herbaceous (non-woody) plants dominate the vegetation. It is also called transitional landscape because the grassland habitats in the region where there is not enough for forest and too much forest are dominated by grass with little to no trees.
The grassland ecosystem includes five grassland types:
-Grasslands in the tropics.
-Temperate Prairies.
-Flooded Prairies.
-Grasslands of Montane.
-Grassland of the Desert.
A pond ecosystem refers to the freshwater ecosystem where populations of organisms rely on each other for their nutrients and survival, with the prevailing water climate.
So, the correct answer is ‘Biotic and abiotic components are different’.

Note: Features of an ecosystem for freshwater ponds-
-Pond bottom-the bottom of the pond has very little oxygen or light.
-Midwater-The main predators here are fish.
-The surface of the pond-animals breathe by their gills, skin, or lungs here.
-Pond margin-plants provide insects and smells, such as frogs, with a sheltered habitat.