Characteristics of Living Things Quiz

Which of the following best describes an organism?

• A nonliving object

• An individual animal, plant, or single-celled life form

• A group of rocks

• A type of weather

What is the main characteristic of organization in living things?

• They are always simple

• They are highly organized and complex compared to nonliving things

• They do not change over time

• They are always visible to the naked eye

What does metabolism in living things involve?

• Only physical movement

• The interchange of matter and energy through chemical reactions

• The process of photosynthesis only

• The ability to fly

Which process allows living organisms to generate their own kind?

• Digestion

• Self-reproduction

• Respiration

• Photosynthesis

How do living things adapt to their environment?

• By staying the same

• By changing characteristics over time in response to their environment

• By ignoring changes in their environment

• By moving to a new planet

What happens during the growth and development of a living organism?

• It stays the same size

• It decreases in complexity

• It increases in size and complexity

• It turns into a nonliving thing

Why do organisms respond to stimuli?

• To entertain themselves

• To preserve themselves

• To become nonliving

• To reproduce only

What is a unifying element common to all living things?

• They are made of water

• They are made of cells

• They are made of rocks

• They are made of air

What is the function of cells in living things?

• To carry on the many functions needed to sustain life

• To make things heavier

• To provide color

• To create sound

Which of the following is NOT a general criterion for living things?

• Organization

• Metabolism

• Self-reproduction

• Rusting