Question

wrap-up discussion questions - can something be both biotic and abiotic? why or why not? - can something belong to more than one sphere? give an example.

Explanation:

Biotic refers to living organisms and abiotic refers to non - living things, so they are mutually exclusive. For the second question, Earth has different spheres like the biosphere, hydrosphere, etc. Water in a lake can be part of the hydrosphere and also interact with the biosphere as it supports life.

Answer:

• No, something cannot be both biotic and abiotic because biotic means living and abiotic means non - living.
• Yes, for example, water in a lake is part of the hydrosphere and also interacts with the biosphere.