Characteristics of Life LabBioticVs.AbioticInstructions: For this lab, you will determine if the object being observed is either Biotic orAbiotic based on the notes discussed today. You will act as if you are personally taking thepicture shown (there are some lovely videos for some of the slides that will assist you as well).Fill in theorangespaces with the information being requested.Problem: How can we tell whether an object is Biotic or Abiotic?Hypothesis: If an object hasallcharacteristics of life, then it isBiotic (alive or was onceliving).Pre-Lab Questions (Background Information):1.“Biosphere meansThe biosphere is defined as the area of the planet where organisms live, including the groundand the air.2.“Biotic” meansRelating to or resulting from living things, especially in their ecological relations.3.“Abiotic” meansPhysical rather than biological; not derived from living organismsWhat are the 8 characteristics of life that define a living organism discussed in class?
