Basic Needs of Living Things

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What are the basic needs of all living things?

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Air, food, sunlight, water, and shelter.

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Why do living things need air?

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Air is necessary for breathing and helps living things to stay alive.

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What do plants need to grow?

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Plants need air, water, sunlight, and soil to grow.

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What happens if a living thing does not get enough water?

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The living thing can become dehydrated and may die.

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What is the role of sunlight for plants?

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Sunlight helps plants make their food through a process called photosynthesis.

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Where do animals get their food from?

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Animals get their food from plants or other animals.

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What is shelter?

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Shelter is a place that protects living things from weather and danger.

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Can living things survive without food?

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No, living things need food to get energy and stay alive.

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What do we call the nutrients that plants get from the soil?

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Minerals and organic matter.

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What is a basic need that humans have?

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Humans need air, food, water, and shelter to survive.