Living and Nonliving Things

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What are living things?

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Living things are organisms that grow, reproduce, and respond to their environment. Examples include animals, plants, and humans.

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What are nonliving things?

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Nonliving things are objects that do not grow, reproduce, or respond to their environment. Examples include rocks, water, and toys.

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Can you name a living thing?

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A dog is a living thing.

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Can you name a nonliving thing?

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A chair is a nonliving thing.

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Do living things need food?

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Yes, living things need food to grow and stay healthy.

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Do nonliving things need food?

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No, nonliving things do not need food.

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What do living things do?

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Living things grow, move, breathe, and reproduce.

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What do nonliving things do?

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Nonliving things do not grow or move on their own.

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Where do fish live?

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Fish live in water, such as oceans, rivers, and lakes.

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Where do birds live?

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Birds live in trees, nests, and sometimes in buildings.