Living vs Non-Living

What is a characteristic of living things?

• Ability to think and answer

• Ability to grow and develop

• Ability to fly

• Ability to communicate with aliens

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Give an example of a non-living thing.

• car

• pencil

• rock

• cloud

Which among the following was made from a living thing?

• Mud pot

• Paper basket

• Glass container

• Steel cup

Which among the following is a natural non-living thing?

• Water

• Book

• Chair

• Robot

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Name one characteristic of non-living things.

• They reproduce

• Cannot grow or reproduce

• Can move and respond to stimuli

• Can breathe and feel

Do non-living things grow and reproduce?

• Rarely

• No

• Yes

• Sometimes

What do living things need to survive?

• Water, food, shelter, and air

• Money, fame, power, and success

• Books, music, movies, and games

• Sunlight, sleep, exercise, and love

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What helps plants to breathe?

• Skin

• Stomata

• Lungs

• Gills

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Why do animals need to consume food?

• Animals need food for entertainment purposes.

• Animals need food to practice their cooking skills.

• Animals need food to decorate their habitats.

• Animals need food for energy and to sustain life.

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Can non-living things respond to stimuli?

• No

• Rarely

• Sometimes

• Yes