Needs of Living Things and Pollution

Which of the following is a basic need for all living things?

• Toys and games

• Food, water, air, and shelter

• Television and computers

• Candy and sweets

What do plants need to grow properly?

• Sunlight, water, and soil

• Plastic, metal, and glass

• Music and noise

• Toys and candy

Which of these is a non-living thing that living things depend on?

• A dog

• A tree

• Water

• A flower

Why do plants need sunlight?

• To make their own food through photosynthesis

• To keep their leaves cool

• To dance in the light

• To make the soil hard

How do animals differ in their need for temperature?

• All animals need the exact same temperature

• Some animals thrive in cold environments while others need warm climates

• Only plants need temperature

• Animals do not care about temperature at all

What does it mean when we say that living things depend on both living and non-living things?

• They only need other living things like animals and plants

• They need both other living things (like plants and animals) and non-living things (like water, air, and soil)

• They only need non-living things

• They are completely independent

Which of the following is an example of a living thing?

• A rock

• A chair

• A bird

• A river

What does "balance in the environment" mean?

• Only one type of plant grows everywhere

• All parts of nature (living and non-living) work together in harmony

• Animals live separately from plants

• The weather is always the same

How can animals adapt to different temperature needs?

• They change their color instantly

• They develop features like thick fur or scales to keep warm or cool

• They move from one planet to another

• They do not adapt at all

Which of these is NOT something a living thing needs?

• Air

• Food

• Shelter

• Plastic toys