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What is a common evidence for being alive according to the text?
What is a common evidence for being alive according to the text?
- Green color
- Breathing
- Audible sound
- Visible movement (correct)
How does the text challenge the idea of visible movement as the defining characteristic of life?
How does the text challenge the idea of visible movement as the defining characteristic of life?
- Plants with non-green leaves are not alive
- Invisible movements are not considered signs of life
- All living beings exhibit visible movement
- Some animals can breathe without visible movement (correct)
Based on the text, why do some people think plants are alive?
Based on the text, why do some people think plants are alive?
- They grow over time (correct)
- They are green
- They have visible movements
- They produce oxygen
What is the main reason for people thinking a sleeping dog is alive according to the text?
What is the main reason for people thinking a sleeping dog is alive according to the text?
Why does the text mention that using visible movement as the defining characteristic of life is not enough?
Why does the text mention that using visible movement as the defining characteristic of life is not enough?