Question
Distinguish between biotic and abiotic resources.

Answer

S.No.
Biotic Resources
Abiotic Resources
(i)
These resources are obtained from biosphere.
They refer to all those things which are composed of non-living things.
(ii)
These include flora and fauna fisheries, livestock, human beings, etc.
These include rocks, metals, land, air, mountains, rivers, etc.
(iii)
Minerals such as coal and petroleum are included in this category because they were formed from decayed organic matter.
Minerals such as gold, iron, copper, silver, etc. come in this category.

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