Question

Differentiate between abiotic and biotic natural resources with examples.

Answer 1

Sr. No.	Abiotic natural resources	Biotic natural resources
1.	Abiotic natural resources are derived from non-living inorganic matter.	Biotic natural resources are derived from living organic matter.
2.	They do not possess life.	They have life or are derived from life.
3.	Cannot reproduce or grow	Can reproduce and regenerate (except fossil fuels)
4.	Abiotic resources can be either renewable or non-renewable.	Most biotic resources are renewable and can regenerate through reproduction.
5.	Examples: water, air, minerals, land, and soil, etc.	Examples: plants, animals, fossil fuels, and forests, etc.