Question

Categorise the following natural resources into biotic and abiotic.

• Water
• Cattle
• Forest

Answer 1

Instructions:

• Categorise each one of them and give the reason as to why it has been categorises as such.

Solution:

• Water: Water does not have life. Hence, it comes under the classification of an abiotic resource.
• Cattle: Cattle is a living component. Hence, it comes under the classification of biotic resource.
• Forests: Forests consist of both living as well as non-living components. Forests consist of living components like trees, animals, plants, and other living things. They also consist of non-living components such as soil, water, air, and landforms. Therefore, forests are classified under both biotic as well as abiotic resources.