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How do we typically determine if something is alive?
How do we typically determine if something is alive?
- By smelling it
- By checking if it is green
- By observing visible movement (correct)
- By listening for sound
What is an example of a visible movement that indicates something is alive?
What is an example of a visible movement that indicates something is alive?
- Being green
- Growing over time
- Breathing (correct)
- Chewing cud
Why do some people believe that plants are alive?
Why do some people believe that plants are alive?
- Because they have leaves of different colors
- Because they grow over time (correct)
- Because they are not visibly growing
- Because they are green
Why is using visible movement as the defining characteristic of life not enough?
Why is using visible movement as the defining characteristic of life not enough?
What is an example of a plant that is alive but not visibly growing?
What is an example of a plant that is alive but not visibly growing?