the Characteristics of life

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Example of a non-living thing: Rock, Tree, Earthworm, Bird

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Rock

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What is the first rule that all living things follow?

Back

They need energy.

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How do plants get energy?

Back

By making new leaves and growing.

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What does it mean for living things to reproduce?

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To make more of themselves.

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How do living things respond to the world around them?

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By changing in response to changes in their environment.

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Why are fallen leaves still considered living things?

Back

Because they were once part of a living tree.

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Which of the following is NOT a rule that defines living things? Options: They need energy, They grow and change, They can move, They reproduce.

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They can move.

Front

Is an earthworm considered a living thing?

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Yes, because it needs energy, grows, reproduces, and responds to its environment.

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Why is a cloud not considered a living thing?

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Because it does not use energy or reproduce.

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What should you look for to determine if something is alive?

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If it follows the rules of needing energy, growing, reproducing, and responding to the environment.