Living vs Nonliving Organisms

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What is a living organism?

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A living organism is any form of life that can grow, reproduce, and respond to its environment. Examples include plants, animals, and bacteria.

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What is a non-living organism?

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A non-living organism is something that does not have life. It does not grow, reproduce, or respond to the environment. Examples include rocks, water, and air.

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What do plants need to survive?

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Plants need sunlight, water, air, and nutrients from the soil to survive.

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How do plants provide food for wildlife?

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Plants produce food through photosynthesis, which is then consumed by animals, creating a food chain.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants use sunlight to make their own food from carbon dioxide and water.

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Can non-living things affect living organisms?

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Yes, non-living things like water, air, and sunlight are essential for the survival of living organisms.

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What is an example of a living organism in a forest?

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Examples of living organisms in a forest include trees, birds, insects, and mammals.

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What is an example of a non-living thing in a forest?

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Examples of non-living things in a forest include rocks, soil, water, and sunlight.

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What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead plants and animals, returning nutrients to the soil and helping new plants to grow.

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What is the difference between a plant and a rock?

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A plant is a living organism that can grow and reproduce, while a rock is a non-living object that does not grow or reproduce.

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