Characteristics and Processes of Living Things

The video tutorial introduces the concept of living and nonliving things, providing examples and characteristics of each. Living things are defined by their ability to grow, move, eat, breathe, excrete, reproduce, and respond to their environment. Nonliving things, on the other hand, do not possess these characteristics. The video further explores the detailed features of living things, such as their need for food, ability to move, and sensitivity to stimuli. It concludes with a comparison of living and nonliving things, using examples to illustrate the differences.

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

• A pencil

• A tree

• A building

• A car

What is a key characteristic of living things?

• They do not eat

• They do not grow

• They do not move

• They reproduce

How do plants reproduce?

• By budding

• By producing seeds

• By splitting in half

• By giving birth to young ones

Which of the following is true about plant movement?

• Plants can walk

• Plants can jump

• Plants can move water inside them

• Plants can fly

What do plants take in during respiration?

• Nitrogen

• Hydrogen

• Carbon dioxide

• Oxygen

What is excretion in living things?

• The process of moving

• The process of breathing

• The process of removing waste

• The process of growing

Which of the following is a sign of growth in living things?

• Increasing in size

• Getting smaller

• Changing color

• Staying the same size

What is sensitivity in living things?

• The ability to grow

• The ability to move

• The ability to reproduce

• The ability to respond to stimuli

Which of the following is a characteristic of nonliving things?

• They can reproduce

• They can breathe

• They can eat

• They do not grow

Why are vehicles considered nonliving things?

• They can reproduce

• They can breathe

• They can move

• They need fuel for energy