Living and Non-Living Things in Our World

The video tutorial explains the differences between living and non-living things. Living things, such as humans, animals, and plants, have characteristics like movement, growth, breathing, reproduction, and the need for food and water. Humans and animals move using their legs, grow through various life stages, breathe using lungs, and reproduce. Plants show movement, grow from seeds, breathe in carbon dioxide, and reproduce through pollination. Non-living things, like cabs and buildings, do not possess these characteristics.

What is a key characteristic of living things?

• They can move and breathe.

• They do not need food or water.

• They cannot reproduce.

• They do not grow.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of human beings as living things?

• They can move.

• They can reproduce.

• They do not need food.

• They can grow.

How do animals typically move from one place to another?

• By using their legs.

• By rolling.

• By flying.

• By swimming.

What do animals need for survival?

• Only water.

• Neither food nor water.

• Only food.

• Food and water.

Which process allows plants to make their own food?

• Germination.

• Photosynthesis.

• Respiration.

• Pollination.

What gas do plants take in for breathing?

• Oxygen.

• Carbon dioxide.

• Nitrogen.

• Hydrogen.

Which of the following is NOT a way plants reproduce?

• Creating new seeds.

• Growing from seeds.

• Laying eggs.

• Pollination.

What happens when a touch-me-not plant is touched?

• It closes its leaflet.

• It changes color.

• It releases seeds.

• It grows taller.

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

• Tree.

• Bird.

• Dog.

• Cab.

What is a common feature of non-living things?

• They can grow.

• They can reproduce.

• They do not need food or water.

• They can breathe.