Factors influencing ecosystem

Published on 28 Oct 2025

Ecosystems are influenced by different factors, both biotic and abiotic factors. These factors support the health, stability, and function of the ecosystem. Some of these factors that influence ecosystems are:

• Climate: Temperature, humidity, and precipitation are a few climatic factors that determine the plants and animals that can survive in a particular region.

• Topography: The physical features such as mountains and water bodies can also impact the distribution of species.

• Biotic interactions: Biotic interactions such as predation, competition, mutualism, and symbiosis play an important role in shaping the ecosystem.

• Soil Quality: Soil texture, pH, and nutrients are major factors in determining the types of plants that can grow, which eventually influences the food chain of that region.

• Nutrient cycling: Carbon cycling, nitrogen cycling, and phosphorus cycling are essential for the functioning of ecosystems.

• Human activities: Anthropogenic activities like deforestation, pollution, etc. can lead to habitat loss and species decline.

Tags:
Environment

Keywords:
Factors influencing ecosystem ecosystem biotic and abiotic factors Climate Biotic interactions Nutrient cycling Carbon cycling nitrogen cycling phosphorus cycling

Syllabus:
General Studies Paper 3

Topics:
Environment and Climate Change