Worksheet: Living Creatures: Exploring their Characteristics - 1

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Q1: Which of the following is a characteristic of living things?
(a) They can fly
(b) They grow and reproduce
(c) They can change color
(d) They can be moved by wind

Q2: What process do living beings use to obtain energy from food?
(a) Photosynthesis
(b) Respiration
(c) Excretion
(d) Germination

Q3: Which of the following is an example of a non-living thing?
(a) Dog
(b) Tree
(c) Rock
(d) Bird

Q4: What is the first stage of a mosquito's life cycle?
(a) Larva
(b) Adult
(c) Egg
(d) Pupa

Fill in the Blanks

Q1: All living things need __________ for energy and growth.

Q2: __________ is the process of removing waste from the body.

Q3: Plants show movement by __________ towards sunlight.

Q4: Anything or any event that causes a living being to respond is called a __________.

Q5: The life cycle of a frog includes the stages of egg, __________, froglet, and adult.

True or False

Q1: All living things can move from one place to another. (True/False)

Q2: Plants do not need air to germinate. (True/False)

Q3: Animals excrete waste products through various organs. (True/False)

Q4: Living beings can reproduce to ensure the continuity of their species. (True/False)

Q5: A mosquito goes through three stages in its life cycle. (True/False)

Match the Following

True - Life Application based question

Q1:  Why is it important not to disturb shells found on the beach?

Q2: How can understanding that plants are living help us when planting a garden?

Q3: What might happen if you thought a car was living just because it moves?

Q4: Why do plants still count as living things even though they don't move from place to place?

Q5:  How does knowing that both plants and animals are living help us respect nature?

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