Living and non living things I - JSS1 Basic science Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What defines living things?
Ability to grow, reproduce, and respond to stimuli
Ability to emit light
Ability to change shape
Ability to conduct electricity
Which of the following is an example of a non-living thing?
Tree
Rock
Dog
Bird
What characteristic distinguishes living things from non-living things?
Ability to talk
Ability to move
Ability to reproduce
Ability to change color
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of living things?
Metabolism
Growth
Inertia
Response to stimuli
What do living things require for sustenance?
Air
Sunlight
Energy
Electricity
Which of the following is a living organism?
Cloud
Virus
River
Bacteria
What is the primary importance of non-living things in ecosystems?
Providing habitat for organisms
Serving as a food source
Supplying energy
Forming the physical environment
What distinguishes non-living things from living things?
Ability to grow
Ability to respond to stimuli
Ability to reproduce
Lack of biological processes
Which of the following is an example of a living thing?
Mountain
River
Fish
Cloud
What is a characteristic feature of all living organisms?
Ability to fly
Ability to photosynthesize
Ability to excrete waste
Ability to reproduce