Living Things Basics

What are the basic needs of living things?

• Food, water, shelter, air

• Books, music, movies

• Sunlight, sleep, exercise

• Love, money, fame

Why do living things need water?

• Living things need water for playing video games

• Living things need water for flying

• Living things need water for building houses

• Living things need water for hydration, nutrient transport, temperature regulation, and chemical reactions within cells.

How do living things get their energy?

• Through photosynthesis

• By absorbing sunlight directly

• From consuming rocks

• Through the process of cellular respiration

Why is sunlight important for living things?

• Sunlight causes vitamin deficiency

• Sunlight attracts harmful insects

• Sunlight leads to dehydration

• Sunlight provides energy for photosynthesis.

What do living things need to survive?

• Water, food, shelter, and air

• Books, music, movies, and games

• Money, fame, power, and success

• Sunlight, sleep, exercise, and warmth