What are the biotic and abiotic resources? Give some examples.

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Chapter 1 NCERT Class 10 Geography SOLUTIONS

4. What are the biotic and abiotic resources? Give some examples.

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What are the biotic and abiotic resources? Give some examples.

Answer:

Biotic resources	Abiotic resources
These are obtained from the biosphere.	All those things which are composed of non-living things are called abiotic resources.
Examples are human beings, flora and fauna, fisheries, livestock.	Examples are rocks and metals.

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