ation between the BIOTIC and abiotic components of the environment.The abiotic substances SUPPLY nutrients to the producers.The producers prepare food for the consumers.Both producers and the consumers, after death are broken down into simpler substances by the decomposers.The nutrients and the minerals are replenished in the soil (air, water also).The nutrients and the minerals are again used by the producers and the WHOLE cycle is repeated continuously.This cycling of materials through biotic and abiotic components is CALLED the mineral cycle.Meanings of the words :-Abiotic : The non LIVING things like air, water, soil, light etc.Biotic : The living things like plants, animals, humans etc.Producers : The living things that used to produce their own food. Also called autotrophs. Examples - green plantsConsumers : The living things, who used to depend on the producersPrimary consumers : eats only plants. Examples - cows, goats etc.Secondary consumers : eats the primary consumers. Examples - lions, tigers etc.