Characteristics of Life PreQuiz BWHS

A pet goldfish needs fish food.

Which characteristic of life does this refer to?

• Living things need energy

• Living things are composed of one or more cells

• Living things respond to their environment

• Living things grow and reproduce

• Living things maintain a stable internal environment

Answer explanation

The need for fish food indicates that the goldfish requires energy to survive, which is a fundamental characteristic of life. Therefore, the correct choice is 'Living things need energy'.

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A plant need sunlight to make food for itself.

Which characteristic of life does this refer to?

• Living things need energy

• Living things are composed of one or more cells

• Living things respond to their environment

• Living things grow and reproduce

• Living things maintain a stable internal environment

Answer explanation

The statement highlights that plants need sunlight to produce food, which is a form of energy. This directly relates to the characteristic of life that states living things need energy to survive and function.

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Streptococcus, a round cell, is the bacteria that causes strep throat.

Which characteristic of life does this refer to?

• Living things need energy

• Living things are composed of one or more cells

• Living things respond to their environment

• Living things grow and reproduce

• Living things maintain a stable internal environment

Answer explanation

Streptococcus is a type of bacteria, which are living organisms made up of one or more cells. This characteristic highlights that all living things, including bacteria, are cellular in nature.

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Bees create their hive on existing structures such as trees.

Which characteristic of life does this refer to?

• Living things need energy

• Living things are composed of one or more cells

• Living things respond to their environment

• Living things grow and reproduce

• Living things maintain a stable internal environment

Answer explanation

Bees creating hives on trees shows their ability to respond to environmental structures for shelter, highlighting the characteristic of living things responding to their environment.

Cells in your body divide to create new cells.

Which characteristic of life does this refer to?

• Living things need energy

• Living things are composed of one or more cells

• Living things respond to their environment

• Living things grow and reproduce

• Living things maintain a stable internal environment

Answer explanation

The division of cells to create new cells is a fundamental process of growth and reproduction in living organisms, highlighting the characteristic of life that states living things grow and reproduce.

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Tigers have cubs.

Which characteristic of life does this refer to?

• Living things need energy

• Living things are composed of one or more cells

• Living things respond to their environment

• Living things grow and reproduce

• Living things maintain a stable internal environment

Answer explanation

The statement 'Tigers have cubs' refers to reproduction, which is a key characteristic of life. Therefore, the correct choice is 'Living things grow and reproduce'.

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Shivering when your cold generate heat to warm your body.

Which characteristic of life does this refer to?

• Living things need energy

• Living things are composed of one or more cells

• Living things respond to their environment

• Living things grow and reproduce

• Living things maintain a stable internal environment

Answer explanation

Shivering is a response to cold that generates heat, helping to maintain a stable internal environment. This characteristic of life ensures organisms can regulate their body temperature despite external changes.

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Look at the image carefully.

Is the object living or non-living?

• Living

• Non-living

Answer explanation

The object is classified as living because it exhibits characteristics such as growth, reproduction, and response to stimuli, which are typical of living organisms.

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Something that once showed all the characteristics of life but no longer does and never will again?

• Alive

• Dead

• Dormant

• Nonliving

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Dead' because something that was once alive but no longer exhibits life characteristics is considered dead. Unlike dormant or nonliving, dead indicates a permanent state of no life.

A rock is considered ________ .

• Living

• Nonliving

• Dormant

• Dead

Answer explanation

A rock is considered nonliving because it does not exhibit the characteristics of life, such as growth, reproduction, or response to stimuli. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Nonliving'.