Understanding Living and Non-Living Things

Which of the following is a non-living thing: a tree, a rock, or a dog?

• a cat

• a flower

• a rock

• a cloud

What is a living thing?

• A living thing is a rock or mineral.

• A living thing is an organism that exhibits life.

• A living thing is an inanimate object.

• A living thing is a concept or idea.

Can non-living things grow?

• Non-living things can grow if they absorb energy.

• No, non-living things cannot grow.

• Non-living things can grow by accumulating more mass.

• Yes, non-living things can grow under certain conditions.

Name one characteristic that all living things share.

• Reproduce only asexually

• Made up of cells

• Can photosynthesize

• Have a fixed shape

Give an example of a living thing and explain why it is classified as such.

• A cloud

• A chair

• A rock

• A dog