Living vs Nonliving Organisms

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What is a living organism?

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A living organism is a being that has life, can grow, reproduce, and respond to its environment. Examples include plants, animals, and humans.

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What is a non-living organism?

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A non-living organism is something that does not have life and cannot grow, reproduce, or respond to its environment. Examples include rocks, water, and air.

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Can non-living things breathe?

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No, non-living things cannot breathe.

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What are some characteristics of living organisms?

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Living organisms can grow, reproduce, respond to stimuli, and carry out metabolic processes.

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Give an example of a living organism.

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A plant is an example of a living organism.

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Give an example of a non-living thing.

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A rock is an example of a non-living thing.

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What do living organisms need to survive?

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Living organisms need air, water, food, and shelter to survive.

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What is competition in living organisms?

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Competition is when two or more living organisms try to use the same resources, like food or space.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms and their non-living environment interacting together.

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What is the role of plants in an ecosystem?

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Plants produce oxygen and food through photosynthesis and provide habitat and food for other organisms.

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