In this activity, you are asked to categorize the items into abiotic parts of the environment and biotic parts of the environment. Let's break down the items and categorize them accordingly:
Abiotic parts of the environment:
- Water
- Nitrogen
- Sunlight
- Carbon
- Granite
Biotic parts of the environment:
- Mushrooms
- Pine Trees
- Bacteria
- Sunflowers
- Squirrels
Abiotic parts are non-living components like water, sunlight, and minerals such as nitrogen and carbon. These elements play crucial roles in the ecosystem but are not alive themselves.
Biotic parts consist of living organisms like mushrooms, pine trees, bacteria, sunflowers, and squirrels. These living entities interact with each other and their environment, contributing to the ecosystem's dynamics.
By understanding the distinction between abiotic and biotic components, you can appreciate the complexity and interconnectedness of ecological systems.