Living things are characterized by their ability to ___ and ___ in response to their surroundings.

Grow and respond

True or False: Non-living things can grow and reproduce.

False. Non-living things cannot grow or reproduce.

Fill in the blank: Examples of living things include ___, ___, and ___.

Animals, plants, and fungi

What are the two categories of living things?

Natural living things and man-made living things.

Which of the following is a characteristic of living things? A) They can move on their own B) They do not need food C) They are always large D) They cannot reproduce.

A) They can move on their own.

What is locomotion in animals?

Locomotion is the movement of animals from one place to another in search of food, water, shelter, and to protect themselves from enemies.

Fill in the blank: Most insects and birds move by ___ using their wings.

Flying

Riddle: I cannot walk, run, or hop, but I can slide or crawl. What am I?

Snail, snake, or earthworm.

Fill in the blank: Animals like cow, deer, and elephant eat ___ and grass.

Leaves

What do plants need to make their own food?

Plants need water, air, and sunlight to make their own food.

Multiple Choice: Which of the following animals is known to swing from tree to tree? A) Cow B) Monkey C) Fish D) Kangaroo

B) Monkey

Fill in the blank: Sunflowers turn towards ___ for light.

The sun

Fill in the blank: Living things grow and change in height, size, and appearance, and when they become old, they ___ .

Die

What are the different respiratory organs used by land and water animals?

Land animals like cows, cats, and dogs use lungs to breathe, while fish and some other water animals use gills.

True or False: Plants do not breathe.

False. Plants take in air through tiny holes called stomata.

What is the role of sense organs in living things?

Sense organs, such as eyes, nose, ears, tongue, and skin, allow living beings to feel changes in their environment.

Fill in the blank: All living things can ___ changes around them.

Feel

What is reproduction, and how do living things accomplish it?

Reproduction is the process by which living things produce other living beings of their own kind, either by giving birth to young or laying eggs.

Multiple Choice: Which of the following statements is true about living things? A) They cannot feel changes around them B) They reproduce C) They do not grow D) They have no life cycle.

B) They reproduce

True or False: All animals give birth to live young.

False. Some animals, like birds and reptiles, lay eggs.