Identifying Living and Non-Living Things

The video explains the differences between living and non-living things, focusing on characteristics such as movement, growth, need for food and water, breathing, feelings, reproduction, and lifespan. It provides examples and activities to illustrate these concepts, highlighting how living things interact with their environment and the unique features that distinguish them from non-living things.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of living things?

• They can move on their own.

• They can grow.

• They do not die.

• They can breathe.

Which of these is an example of a non-living thing?

• Deer

• Butterfly

• Bee

• Bench

Why do animals move from one place to another?

• To play

• To meet other animals

• To enjoy the scenery

• To find food and water

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Which part of the plant generally grows in the direction of the sun?

• Stem

• Flowers

• Leaves

• Roots

What happens to the size of a balloon when you let the air out of it?

• It increases

• It bursts

• It decreases

• It stays the same

What do plants need to make their own food?

• Sunlight, air, and soil

• Soil, water, and sunlight

• Air, water, and sunlight

• Soil, air, and water

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Why did the cockroach in bottle B die in the activity?

• It did not get water

• It did not get air

• It was too hot

• It did not get food

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What happens to the leaves of a touch-me-not plant when touched?

• They change color

• They fold inwards and droop

• They grow larger

• They fall off

Which of the following animals has a lifespan of 60 to 100 years or more?

• Mosquito

• Elephant

• Cat

• Dog

What do plants produce that give rise to new plants?

• Flowers

• Leaves

• Seeds

• Roots