Vegetation is a type of resource

The correct answer is Option 1.

Key Points

• Vegetation is classified as a biotic resource because it consists of living organisms, including plants, trees, shrubs, and other vegetation forms.
• Biotic resources refer to resources derived from the biosphere, such as forests, wildlife, and crops.
• Vegetation plays a crucial role in supporting ecosystems and providing oxygen, food, and habitat for various organisms.
• Unlike abiotic resources (e.g., minerals, water), biotic resources like vegetation depend on life processes for their existence and growth.
• Examples of biotic resources include vegetation, animals, microorganisms, and human beings.

Additional Information

• Biotic Resources:
  • These are natural resources that originate from living organisms.
  • Examples include forests, animals, bacteria, and fossil fuels (formed from decomposed organic matter).
• Abiotic Resources:
  • These are non-living natural resources such as soil, water, air, minerals, and sunlight.
  • They form the physical environment that supports biotic life.
• Importance of Vegetation:
  • Vegetation contributes to soil fertility, climate regulation, and the water cycle.
  • It provides raw materials for industries, such as timber and medicinal plants.
• Ecosystem Interdependence:
  • Biotic and abiotic resources are interdependent. For example, plants (biotic) require sunlight, water, and nutrients (abiotic) for growth.