Characteristics of Living and Non-Living Things

The video tutorial explains the classification of all things into living and non-living categories. Living things are characterized by their ability to breathe, eat, grow, move, reproduce, and die, with examples like deer and humans. Non-living things, such as benches and kites, lack these characteristics. The video further elaborates on the necessity of food and water for living things, highlighting how plants produce their own food while animals depend on plants or other animals for sustenance. Non-living things do not require food or water.

What is one characteristic that distinguishes living things from non-living things?

• Ability to breathe

• Ability to change color

• Ability to reflect light

• Ability to make noise

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

• Butterfly

• Kite

• Bench

• Balloon

Which of these is NOT a characteristic of non-living things?

• They do not need sunlight

• They do not reproduce

• They do not move

• They do not grow

Why do living things need food?

• To make noise

• To become heavier

• To gain energy for work

• To change their color

What do cows, buffalos, and goats primarily eat?

• Grains

• Grass

• Other animals

• Insects

Which of the following animals is known to eat other animals?

• Deer

• Lion

• Goat

• Butterfly

How do plants produce their own food?

• By absorbing sound

• By consuming insects

• By eating other plants

• By using soil, water, and sunlight

Which statement is true about non-living things?

• They can grow

• They need food and water

• They can reproduce

• They do not need food and water