Characteristics of a living thing

A change in an organism's surroundings that causes it to react is called

• a stimulus.

• a response.

• development. 

• energy.

A plant grows toward the light. The plant's action is an example of 

• reproduction.

• a response.

• a stimulus.

• development. 

All living organisms are made up of ____.

• Cells

• Bacteria

• Organs

• Tissue

Responding to change helps an organism to survive, which is the best example of a response to change:

• A polar bear hides it's cubs from danger.

• You move your hand away from a hot surface when you touch it.

• A cell only grows in a certain enviroment.

• Geese migrate to the south for the winter.

What is reproducing?

• To make offspring similar to the parents

• To eat

• To read

• To do homework

What do living things use energy for?

• To do things like grow, heal and digest.

• To find friends

• To succeed in school

• To reach their goal

What are one of the examples living things respond to?

• Books

• Paper

• Temperature

• Cells

Which one of these are NOT one of the six characteristics of a living thing?

• Composed to chemicals

• Using energy

• Getting Bigger

• Reproducing

Rocks, water, air, sun, and soil are...

• living

• nonliving

Ants, birds, rabbits, and snakes are...

• living

• nonliving