CBSE Class 3  >  Class 3 Notes  >  Science  >  Worksheet: Living and Non-Living Things

Worksheet: Living and Non-Living Things

MCQs

Q1: All of these are living things except
MCQs

Q2: Which of the following does a butterfly use to smell and find food?
(a) Hair
(b) Nose
(c) Antenna
(d) Wing

Q3: Humans breathe through
(a) feelers
(b) gills
(c) stomata
(d) lungs

Q4: All of these are non-living things except
(a) balloon
(b) ant
(c) thread
(d) honey

Q5: Which of these reproduces by giving birth to babies?
MCQs

Q6: Categorize the following into living (L), non-living (NL) and once-living (OL).

MCQs

Q7: Give two examples of the following
(a) Two living things ________________ ________________
(b) Two features of living things ________________ ________________
(c) Two non-living things ________________ ________________
(d) Two features of non-living things ________________ ________________

Q8: True or False
(a) All animals move with legs.
(b) Living things get energy from food.
(c) Plants cannot breathe.
(d) Plants do not move from place to place, but their body parts may move.
(e) Air is necessary for living things to get energy from food.

Q9: Match the following 

(a) Snakes move using their
 (i) Seeds
(b) Plants reproduce with
(ii) Muscles
(c) Lifespan    
(iii) Laying eggs
(d) Toy is a          
(iv) A period of which an animal lives
(e) Snake reproduce by  
(v) Non-living thing


Q10: Fill in the blanks

(a) Climbers such as money plants __________ upwards with the support of a stick as they grow.
(b) Living things need __________ and __________ .
(c) Plants can feel __________ and grow towards it.
(d) Living things need to __________ air to stay alive.
(e) __________ means to give birth to young ones.

Answer the following questions in brief.

Q11: What are living things? Give examples.

Q12: Name four living things which use lungs for breathing.

Q13: Why do animals move from place to place? Why is there no need for plants to move around?

Q14: What are non-living things? Give examples.

Q15: What is reproduction?


You can find Worksheets Solutions here: Worksheet Solution: Living and Non-Living Things 

The document Worksheet: Living and Non-Living Things is a part of the Class 3 Course Science for Class 3.
All you need of Class 3 at this link: Class 3

FAQs on Worksheet: Living and Non-Living Things

1. What counts as a living thing and what doesn't in Class 3 science?
Ans. Living things are organisms that breathe, eat, grow, reproduce, and move-like plants, animals, and humans. Non-living things don't have these characteristics; examples include rocks, water, chairs, and soil. The key difference is that living things are alive and require food and oxygen to survive, while non-living things remain unchanged unless physically altered.
2. How do I tell if something is alive or not alive for my science worksheet?
Ans. Check whether the object shows life processes: does it breathe, need food, grow, reproduce, or respond to surroundings? Living organisms display these activities; non-living objects don't. A plant grows and produces seeds (living), but a toy remains the same size forever (non-living). Ask yourself if it needs energy to function-this simple test helps distinguish between the two categories instantly.
3. Why are plants considered living things if they don't move around like animals?
Ans. Plants are alive because they perform essential life processes: they grow taller, consume nutrients from soil and water, reproduce through seeds, and respond to sunlight and temperature changes. Movement isn't required for something to be living-respiration, nutrition, and growth define life. Plants move slowly and subtly; their roots grow downward and stems grow upward, demonstrating that life exists in stationary organisms too.
4. Can something be both living and non-living at the same time or change categories?
Ans. No, objects cannot be both living and non-living simultaneously or switch between categories naturally. However, seeds appear non-living when dormant but become living once they germinate and sprout. Dead organisms transition from living to non-living because life processes stop permanently. Understanding this distinction helps students recognise that life is definite-something either possesses life characteristics or it doesn't.
5. What are some tricky examples of living and non-living things that confuse students?
Ans. Seeds and eggs seem non-living because they're inactive, but they're actually living-they contain life potential. Viruses confuse scientists themselves! Coral appears plant-like but is animal (living). Water seems alive because it flows, yet it's non-living. Fungi aren't plants despite similarities; they're their own kingdom (living). Learning these exceptions strengthens understanding of life processes beyond obvious examples like dogs and trees.
Explore Courses for Class 3 exam
Get EduRev Notes directly in your Google search
Related Searches
mock tests for examination, pdf , Worksheet: Living and Non-Living Things, Sample Paper, Exam, shortcuts and tricks, Objective type Questions, Important questions, Previous Year Questions with Solutions, video lectures, Semester Notes, Summary, Viva Questions, MCQs, past year papers, Free, Extra Questions, ppt, Worksheet: Living and Non-Living Things, study material, practice quizzes, Worksheet: Living and Non-Living Things;