Characteristics of Living Things Quiz

We typically differentiate between living and non-living beings based on visible movement, such as breathing or growth.

Examples of visible movement that indicate a being is alive include a dog running, a cow chewing cud, or a man shouting loudly on the street.

We tend to think of movement as evidence for being alive because it is a common characteristic observed in living beings.

<p>Using visible movement as the defining characteristic of life is not enough because some plants and animals can be alive without exhibiting visible movement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An example of a living being that can be alive without visible movement is a plant that is not visibly growing, or some animals that can breathe without visible movement.</p> Signup and view all the answers