Characteristics of LIFE

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What is one characteristic of life that involves the creation of new organisms?

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All living things reproduce.

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How do living organisms respond to changes in their environment?

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All living things adapt to their environment.

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What characteristic of life is demonstrated when a worm turns away from light?

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Responding to its environment.

Front

What is a defining feature that distinguishes living things from non-living things?

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All living things are made of cells.

Front

What characteristic of life is shown when a baby bird hatches from an egg?

Back

All living things reproduce.

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Why are rocks considered non-living?

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They are not made of cells.

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What do we call the process by which living things maintain a stable internal environment?

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Homeostasis.

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What is an example of a living thing that uses energy?

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Plants use energy from sunlight to grow.

Front

What characteristic of life is shown by a camel's eyelashes?

Back

All living things adapt to their environment.

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What is the term for the ability of living things to grow and develop?

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Growth.