Question

Classify resources on the basis of origin(All India-2018)

Answer 1

Answer:

Resources are classified on the basis of origin in two ways:

i) Biotic:- All those resources which are obtained from the biosphere and have life are known as biotic resources. Biotic resources normally forest, livestock, etc are examples of renewable biotic resources.

ii) Abiotic:- All those resources which are composed of non-living things are called abiotic resources. Abiotic resources can be renewable as well as non-renewable resources. Land and water are renewable abiotic resources whereas, iron and bauxite are non-renewable abiotic resources.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Types of resources on the basis of origin are as follows:-

1) Biotic Resources:- These resources are obtained from biosphere and have life such as human beings, Flora and Fauna, fisheries, livestock etc.

2) Abiotic Resources:- All those things which are composed of non-living things are called Abiotic Resources. for example, rocks and metals etc.