Living Things Quiz

What is the main characteristic of all living things?

• They absorb food and use energy

• They are made of cells

• They can perform life's functions

• They grow and change

Which of the following is an example of a unicellular organism?

• Bald cypress tree

• Manatee

• Human

• Bacteria

What is the main difference between unicellular and multicellular organisms?

• Unicellular organisms have more cells than multicellular organisms

• Multicellular organisms have trillions of cells in their bodies

• Unicellular organisms can perform all of life's functions

• Multicellular organisms can run around and go exploring

What do all living things use resources for?

• To run around and go exploring

• To grow and change

• To absorb food

• To obtain energy

Which of the following is an example of a non-living thing?

• Bald cypress tree

• Rock

• Human

• Manatee

How do cypress trees and humans start their life?

• As tiny seedlings

• As huge trees

• As unicellular organisms

• As bacteria

What characteristics do all living things share?

• They look different

• They can run around and go exploring

• They perform life's functions in a variety of ways

• They are made of cells