Characteristics of LIFE

What is an example of a living thing that uses energy?

• Plants use energy from sunlight to grow.

• Rocks absorb energy from the sun.

• Clouds use energy to float in the sky.

• Water flows without using any energy.

What do we call the process by which living things maintain a stable internal environment?

• Homeostasis

• Metabolism

• Photosynthesis

• Respiration

What is a common characteristic of all living things?

• All living things use energy.

• All living things can fly.

• All living things are green.

• All living things live in water.

Why are rocks considered non-living?

• They are not made of cells.

• They do not grow or reproduce.

• They are formed from minerals only.

• They cannot change their shape.

What characteristic of life is shown when a baby bird hatches from an egg?

• All living things reproduce.

• All living things grow.

• All living things respond to stimuli.

• All living things have a metabolism.

What characteristic of life is demonstrated by trees and leaves?

• They are living organisms.

• They are made of plastic.

• They do not require water.

• They grow only in winter.

What is a defining feature that distinguishes living things from non-living things?

• All living things are made of cells.

• Living things can move independently.

• Non-living things can grow and reproduce.

• Living things do not require energy.

What characteristic of life is demonstrated when a worm turns away from light?

• Reproduction

• Growth and development

• Responding to its environment

• Metabolism

How do living organisms respond to changes in their environment?

• All living things adapt to their environment.

• Only some organisms can adapt to their environment.

• Organisms do not respond to environmental changes.

• Living organisms only change their behavior.

What do we call the process by which living organisms break down food to obtain energy?

• Cellular respiration

• Photosynthesis

• Fermentation

• Digestion