Classification Pretest

A plant uses sunlight to make food for itself.

Which characteristic of life does this refer to?

• Living things obtain & use energy

• Living things are composed of one or more cells

• Living things respond to their environment

• Living things grow and reproduce

• Living things are made of DNA

Answer explanation

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Human skin is constantly losing dead cells, while new cells are also forming underneath.

Which characteristic of life does this refer to?

• Living things need energy

• Living things are composed of one or more cells

• Living things respond to their environment

• 
  Living things grow and reproduce

• 
  Living things contain DNA

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Shivering when your cold generate heat to warm your body.

Which characteristic of life does this refer to?

• Living things need energy

• Living things are composed of one or more cells

• Living things respond to their environment

• 
  Living things grow and reproduce

• 
  Living things contain DNA

An organism made of one cell is called

• unicellular

• multicellular

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Over three years, Tim's height has increased from 5'4" to 5'11". Which characteristic of life does this represent?

• All living things contain cells

• All living things maintain homeostasis

• All living things use energy

• All living things grow

When a baby kitten becomes an adult cat, this is an example of...

• energy metabolism

• 
  growth and development

• 
  response to stimuli

• having cells

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The scientific term for a living thing is a(an)

• offspring

• organism

• 
  tissue

• human

Identify the characteristic: a caterpillar hibernates in a cocoon and emerges as a butterfly.

• All living things adapt to their environment

• 
  All living things use energy

• All living things respond to their environment

• All living things grow and develop

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Which characteristic is shown: A corn field absorbs sunlight to produce food through a process called photosynthesis.

• Made of Cells

• Respond to a Stimulus

• Obtain & Use Energy

• Contain DNA

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What type of organism makes its own food?

• Autotroph

• Heterotroph

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