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WorksheetsLiving and Non-Living Things
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What are the five characteristics of living things?
can fly
have a fixed shape
made of atoms
The five characteristics of living things are: made of cells, grow and develop, reproduce, respond to stimuli, and require energy.
do not require energy
How do living things grow and develop?
Living things grow by consuming nutrients only.
Living things develop through external environmental changes.
Living things grow and develop without any cellular processes.
Living things grow and develop through cell division, differentiation, and maturation.
What is one way living things respond to their environment?
They change color with temperature.
They move towards light.
They grow faster in the dark.
They stop moving altogether.
Name one difference between living and non-living things.
Non-living things can think and feel.
Living things can grow and reproduce.
Living things do not require energy to survive.
Non-living things can move on their own.
Can you give an example of a living organism?
Tree
Dog
Goldfish
Cat
What is a non-living thing? Give an example.
A rock
Water
A car
A tree
How do living things reproduce?
Living things reproduce only through cloning.
Living things reproduce sexually or asexually.
All living things reproduce in the same way.
Reproduction is not necessary for living things.
What is a habitat? Can you name one?
Forest
Desert
Ocean
Mountain
What type of habitat do fish live in?
Urban environments
Desert habitats
Aquatic habitats (oceans, rivers, lakes, ponds)
Grasslands
Name a characteristic that all living things share.
All living things are made of water.
All living things are made of cells.
All living things have a backbone.
All living things can fly.
What is an example of a non-living thing found in nature?
river
rock
cloud
tree
How do plants obtain energy?
Plants derive energy from animal waste.
Plants obtain energy through photosynthesis.
Plants get energy from water absorption.
Plants obtain energy from the soil.
What is the role of sunlight in the life of living things?
Sunlight has no impact on plant growth or development.
Sunlight provides energy for photosynthesis, supports food chains, and regulates biological processes.
Sunlight is primarily used for respiration in animals.
Sunlight cools the Earth and prevents overheating.
Can you name a habitat where animals live?
Mountain
Ocean
Forest
Desert
What is one way non-living things can affect living things?
Non-living things can harm living things directly.
Non-living things have no impact on living things.
Non-living things only exist in isolation from living things.
Non-living things provide essential resources for living things.
