Living and Nonliving Things

What makes up an ecosystem?

• All the living and non living things that interact in an area.

• Only the non living things in an ecosystem

• All the mammals in an ecosystem

• All the water in an ecosystem

Answer explanation

An ecosystem consists of all living organisms and non-living elements that interact in a specific area. This includes plants, animals, water, soil, and climate, making the first choice the most comprehensive and correct.

Tags

NGSS.2-ESS2-2

NGSS.K-ESS3-1

Which of the following is an example of a nonliving thing?

• Student

• Teacher

• Elephant

• Desk

Answer explanation

A desk is an example of a nonliving thing, as it is an inanimate object. In contrast, a student, teacher, and elephant are all living beings.

Is a flower living or nonliving?

• Living

• Nonliving

Answer explanation

A flower is a living organism because it grows, reproduces, and responds to its environment, which are key characteristics of life. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Living'.

Tags

NGSS.K-LS1-1

Is a rock living or nonliving?

• Living

• Nonliving

Answer explanation

A rock is classified as nonliving because it does not exhibit the characteristics of life, such as growth, reproduction, or response to stimuli. Therefore, the correct answer is nonliving.

Is a fish living or nonliving?

• Living

• Nonliving

Answer explanation

A fish is a living organism because it exhibits characteristics of life, such as growth, reproduction, and response to the environment. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Living'.

Tags

NGSS.K-LS1-1

True or False. Living things NEED food, water, and air.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

True. Living things require food for energy, water for hydration, and air (oxygen) for respiration to survive and function properly.

Tags

NGSS.2-LS2-1

NGSS.K-LS1-1

True or False. Nonliving things DO NOT grow and change.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

True. Nonliving things, such as rocks and water, do not have the ability to grow or change like living organisms do. Therefore, the statement is correct.

Which of the following is living?

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Tags

NGSS.2-LS4-1

NGSS.K-LS1-1

Which of the following is nonliving?

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Which of the following is nonliving?

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Tags

NGSS.2-PS1-1