Living and non-living things quiz

For something to be living, it needs to be able to move. True or false?

• True

• False

Answer explanation

There are many living things that do not move on their own- such as trees, mushrooms and bacteria.

Is a tree living or non-living?

• Living

• Non-living

Answer explanation

Trees grow, reproduce and respond to their environment.

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How do you know if something is living?

Answer explanation

It will fit the MRS GREN acronym that we learnt- if something Moves, Breathes, is Sensitive, Grows, Reproduces, Excretes and needs Nutrition it is a living thing.

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Clouds move. Are they living or non-living? Why/why not

• Living

• Non-living

Answer explanation

Even though clouds move- they are technically not considered alive because they don't grow or breathe. However... some scientists say that up to two million tons of bacteria cover the clouds we see in the sky everyday.

What do you all think?

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Are all non-living things 'man-made'? Explain your answer

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

No. There are natural features of the environment that are considered 'non-living' such as rocks, water and sand.

Are flowers alive?

• Yes

• No

• Not sure

Answer explanation

Flowering plants all go through the stages of a life cycle. However once flowers are cut, they are cut off from oxygen and life. But if you put a stem in water it can stay alive but not grow much further.

Would you call them living or non-living? Why?

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Plant or animal? A living organism that eats, moves and reacts to the world through its senses.

• Animal

• Plant

Answer explanation

An animal. Although a plant is living, it doesn't see or smell or taste or touch and react to other things.

What does organism mean?

Answer explanation

An organism is any living thing that is part of the environment and is necessary for life. Humans are organisms, and so is the covid-19 germ!

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What does 'Cows Moo Softly' stand for?

Answer explanation

Cows Moo Softly reminds us of the variables in our experiment: we Changed one thing, Measured one thing, and kept some variables the Same.