Living and Nonliving Things

What are some examples of living things?

• rocks, minerals, water

• cars, buildings, computers

• books, pencils, paper

• plants, animals, fungi, bacteria

What are some examples of nonliving things?

• books, pens, paper

• cars, bicycles, motorcycles

• plants, animals, humans

• rocks, water, air, buildings, furniture

What is the main difference between living and nonliving things?

• Living things have the ability to change their physical appearance.

• Living things have the ability to grow, reproduce, and respond to stimuli.

• Living things have the ability to communicate with each other.

• Living things have the ability to think and reason.

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Do living things require energy? Yes or No?

• Only plants require energy

• No

• Yes

• Sometimes

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Can nonliving things grow and reproduce? Yes or No?

• Sometimes

• Only in certain conditions

• No

• Yes

Do living things respond to stimuli? Yes or No?

• No

• Sometimes

• Only plants

• Yes

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Can nonliving things move on their own? Yes or No?

• No

• Yes

• Sometimes

• Rarely

Do living things have cells? Yes or No?

• No

• Sometimes

• Only plants have cells

• Yes

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Can nonliving things evolve over time? Yes or No?

• Yes

• No

• Maybe

• Sometimes

Do living things have the ability to adapt? Yes or No?

• No

• Sometimes

• Only plants

• Yes

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