Question

What are biotic and abiotic resources? Give some examples.

Answer 1

Based on their origin, resources can be classified into abiotic or biotic.

Biotic Resources: These are obtained from biosphere and have life such as human beings, flora and fauna, fisheries, livestock, etc.

Abiotic Resources: All those things which are composed of non-living things are called abiotic resources. For example, sunlight, temperature, minerals, etc.