Characteristics of Living Things Quiz

Which of the following is not a characteristic of living things?

• They respond to light

• They make sounds

• They grow

Which of these is NOT a way living things take in energy?

• Eating food

• Absorbing sunlight

• Breathing air

What happens to plants when they do not get enough sunlight?

• They grow faster

• They wilt and die

• They become stronger

What is excretion in living things?

• Growing bigger

• Pass out of waste

• Taking in food

How do humans and animals breathe?

• Through their skin

• Through their lungs or gills

• By drinking water

How do living things use energy?

• To rest

• To grow, move, and stay healthy

• To become heavier

Which of these is an example of a living thing responding to its surroundings?

• A rock staying in the same place

• A flower opening when the sun rises

• A chair moving

What happens to living things when they do not excrete waste properly?

• They grow faster

• They can become sick

• They become stronger

Why do animals move?

• To find food, escape danger, and find mates

• To grow taller

• To change color

What do plants need to make their food?

• Sunlight

• Darkness

• Oxygen