Answer15 - The five Elements of nature affect the living beings directly as mentioned below :
(i) Earth : If there is no earth, we can not exist. It is only the Earth which makes the country look beautiful with emerald like fields and carpets of green grass; Italso emitting oxygen which is so vital for existence. 
(ii) Air : This is present every where; without air there is no life. The exhale which is emitted from our nostrils is called ‘Swar’ (voice). No sooner the function of theSwar stops, the living beings die. 
(iii) Water : The most important thing necessary for life is water only. Around 70% of human body consists of water. 
(iv) Fire : Each and every living being requires fire. For cooking food or for any sacred ceremony including marriage we need fire. Even the final absorption is not possible without fire. 
(v) Space : This is a place of storage. It causes rain; deciding when, where and how much rainfall is to be given to the various earth segments.