Characteristics of Living Things Quiz
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of living things?

  • Inability to reproduce (correct)
  • Growth
  • Response to stimuli
  • Movement

    • Non-living things require food, water, and air to survive.

    False (B)

    What process do plants use to make their own food?

    photosynthesis

    Living things are considered sensitive because they can ______ to changes around them.

    <p>respond</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following items with their classification:

    <p>Plants = Living Rocks = Non-living Animals = Living Vehicles = Non-living</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a requirement for all living things?

    <p>Shelter (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Non-living things also grow through cell division.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A baby grows into an ______.

    <p>adult</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the example with the correct type of growth:

    <p>Seed growing into a plant = Living thing growth Clouds accumulating water vapor = Non-living thing appearance of growth Baby growing into an adult = Living thing growth A rock weathering over time = Not a type of growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of movement in plants?

    <p>Sunflower leaves and flowers turning towards sunlight. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Respiration is the process of releasing energy from food using carbon dioxide.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for changes around living things that cause them to react?

    <p>stimuli</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During respiration, living things use food and oxygen to produce energy, releasing ______ as a byproduct.

    <p>carbon dioxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the stimulus with the corresponding response:

    <p>Touching a hot object = Pulling your hand away Bright sunlight in a dark room = Shutting eyes Sunflower in dark = turning towards light source Smell of food = Feeling hungry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of respiration in living organisms?

    <p>To release energy from food (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The mimosa plant's leaves open when touched.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two byproducts of respiration?

    <p>carbon dioxide and water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in humans occurs in the __.

    <p>lungs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following parts of the human respiratory system with their description:

    <p>Nostril = Air enters the respiratory system Trachea = Passageway for air to the lungs Bronchioles = Smaller air passages in the lungs Diaphragm = Muscle that aids in breathing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly describes how earthworms breathe?

    <p>Through their skin. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Plants release oxygen and take in carbon dioxide during respiration?

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the tiny pores on plant leaves called that are used for gas exchange?

    <p>stomata</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Fish use their _______ to extract oxygen from water.

    <p>gills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following organisms with their primary method of respiration:

    <p>Earthworm = Skin Fish = Gills Plant = Stomata</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following animals reproduces by laying eggs?

    <p>None of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Plants do not produce waste products.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process by which living organisms produce new members of their species called?

    <p>reproduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Plants release waste gases through the _________ in their leaves.

    <p>stomata</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the body part to the method of waste removal.

    <p>Leaves = Shedding Bark = Peeling Fruits = Dropping Secretions = Gum, resin, and latex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following plants primarily reproduce through seeds?

    <p>Wheat (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A potato tuber is a type of leaf that stores food for the plant.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of 'eyes' on a potato tuber for reproduction?

    <p>They are buds that can grow into new plants.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A _________ is a small piece of a plant, such as a stem or root, that is cut off and planted to generate a new plant.

    <p>cutting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following plant parts with their primary mode of reproduction:

    <p>Seed = Germination and growth into new plant Tuber = Buds growing into new plants Cutting = Growth of a new plant from a small piece of another plant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the lifespan of living organisms?

    <p>Living organisms have a definite lifespan that varies among species. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Non-living things like rocks have a definite lifespan.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the basic unit of life that all living organisms are made of?

    <p>cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Organisms that are made of only one cell are called ______.

    <p>unicellular</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following organisms with their cellular organization:

    <p>Amoeba = unicellular Paramecium = unicellular Human = multicellular Tree = multicellular</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the provided information, what is a key difference between living and non-living things?

    <p>Living things exhibit characteristics such as growth and movement. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A wheat seed, at rest, demonstrates all of the characteristics of a living organism.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is indicated by the warmth of wheat seeds in a bag?

    <p>internal respiration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Plants and animals are considered to be ______ structures.

    <p>organized</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following examples with their correct classification:

    <p>Wheat Seed = Living Plastic = Non-living Rubber = Non-living Wool = Non-living</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic that distinguishes living things from non-living things?

    <p>They can reproduce. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Non-living things can move on their own.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process by which living things obtain energy from food?

    <p>respiration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Living things are made up of ______.

    <p>cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following characteristics with living or non-living things:

    <p>Require food and water = Living things Cannot move on their own = Non-living things Do not reproduce = Non-living things Grow and develop = Living things</p> Signup and view all the answers

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