Question

match each word to its definition. something that was never alive a. abiotic b. biotic something that is alive or was once alive

Explanation:

• Abiotic: The prefix "a - " means "not" or "without". So, "abiotic" refers to something that was never alive.
• Biotic: The root "bio - " means "life". So, "biotic" refers to something that is alive or was once alive.

Answer:

"something that was never alive" → a. abiotic
"something that is alive or was once alive" → b. biotic