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WorksheetsCharacteristics of Life Quiz MS
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 7mins
An organism's ability to maintain steady internal conditions when outside conditions change
internal stimulus
external stimulus
organization
homeostasis
Which characteristic of life is being described in the sentence?
The bunny hops away from the fox.
movement
exchange gases
respond to the environment
grow
Which characteristic of life is being described in the sentence?
The boy needs new shoes because his feet are no longer a size 5.
grow
move
reproduce
respond to stimuli
Which characteristic of life is being described in the sentence?
Lions hunt to eat and feed their young.
reproduce
exchange and eliminate
need/use energy
respond to the environment
The baby learned to crawl at six months and was walking at one year.
grow
develop
span of life
move
Which option is living?
Trees and leaves
Rocks
Lake
Fire
What do living organisms DO?
(Choose one.)
gas exchange, water
respond to the environment, grow, reproduce
move from one place to another.
food, eliminate waste, suitable environment
When you step out into the cold, your body shivers in order to keep its temperature at 98.6F. Which characteristic of life does this represent?
All living things use energy
All living things contain cells
All living things maintain homeostasis
All living things grow
Which characteristic is shown: A plant switches position and follows the sunlight throughout the day.
Grow and develop
Respond to a stimulus
Acquire and use energy
Reproduce
Which item listed is NOT a characteristic of life?
adjusting to stimuli
getting and using energy
growing and developing
breathing
Organisms move away from danger or towards things necessary for survival. They adapt over time.
consume nutrients
respond to environment
reproduce
exchange gases
___________a molecule that is present in all living cells and that contains the information that determines the traits a living thing inherits and needs to live.
Cell
Stimulus
Homeostasis
DNA
