Living and non living things

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What are living things?

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Living things are organisms that grow, reproduce, and respond to their environment. Examples include plants, animals, and humans.

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What are nonliving things?

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Nonliving things are objects that do not grow, reproduce, or respond to their environment. Examples include rocks, water, and air.

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What is an example of a nonliving thing that interacts with plants?

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Sandy soil holding the roots of plants.

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Is lightning a living or nonliving thing?

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Lightning is a nonliving thing.

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How do frogs interact with nonliving things in their ecosystem?

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Frogs lay their eggs in bodies of water, which is a nonliving component.

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What is the definition of an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms and their interactions with the nonliving environment.

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Can fire be considered a living thing?

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No, fire is a nonliving thing.

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What role do plants play in the environment?

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Plants provide oxygen, food, and habitat for living organisms.

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What is an example of a living thing interacting with a nonliving thing?

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Humans breathing oxygen released by plants.

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What are some characteristics of living things?

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Living things grow, reproduce, respond to stimuli, and require energy.