Living and non-living things

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What are living things?

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Living things are organisms that grow, reproduce, respond to their environment, and require energy to survive.

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What are nonliving things?

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Nonliving things are objects or substances that do not have life and do not exhibit the characteristics of living things.

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What does it mean for something to be 'once alive'?

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Once alive refers to organisms that were living at one point in time but are now dead, such as fossils.

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Can lightning be classified as living or nonliving?

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Lightning is classified as nonliving.

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What is a key characteristic of all living things?

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All living things reproduce.

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Do all living things need energy?

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Yes, all living things use energy to grow, develop, and carry out life processes.

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How can we tell if a seed is alive?

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A seed is considered alive if it can grow and develop into a new plant.

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What is an example of a living thing?

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An example of a living thing is a mushroom.

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What is an example of a nonliving thing?

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An example of a nonliving thing is a rock.

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What do all living things have in common?

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All living things share characteristics such as growth, reproduction, and response to stimuli.