Living vs Non-Living: Exploring the Characteristics of Life

The video explores the differences between living and non-living things using a robot dog as an example. It explains that living things need water, grow, and require food. The video uses examples like plants, animals, and fungi to illustrate these concepts. It concludes with a review and practice session to reinforce learning.

What is the main question posed about the robot dog?

• How does it clean floors?

• What makes something alive?

• What makes it a living thing?

• How fast can it run?

Why is water considered essential for living things?

• It helps them move faster.

• It helps them grow taller.

• It is needed for survival.

• It makes them look shiny.

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

• A globe

• A plant

• A robot dog

• A balloon

What process do plants use to make their own food?

• Fermentation

• Absorption

• Photosynthesis

• Digestion

How do fungi obtain their food?

• By making it like plants

• By absorbing it

• By photosynthesis

• By eating like animals

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of living things?

• Being made of metal

• Needing water

• Growing over time

• Needing food

What is the main purpose of the review section?

• To explain how robots work

• To discuss the history of robots

• To practice identifying living and non-living things

• To introduce new concepts

Which of the following is a non-living thing?

• A bird

• A palm tree

• A balloon

• A dog

What is a key difference between living and non-living things?

• Non-living things need food

• Living things can move on their own

• Non-living things can grow

• Living things need water, grow, and need food

Why is mold considered a living thing?

• It can be found in homes

• It is made of metal

• It needs water, grows, and absorbs food

• It can move on its own