Download In search of life HW 8/21

Name: ____________________
Searching for life
Living organisms can be distinguished from nonliving objects on the basis of a set
of characteristics. Although a nonliving object might have one or more of these
characteristics, only living things have all of them. Look at the objects drawn
below and check off the living characteristics each object has.
Object
made
of cells
obtain
and use
energy
grow
and
develop
reproduce
respond to
environment
adapt to
environment
A - Plane
B – Car
C - Plant
D - Cat
E–
Woman
F–
Candle
Wax
G – Light
Bulb
1.
Which objects are nonliving? _________________________________
2.
Which objects are living? ____________________________________
3.
What is the energy source for plants? __________________________
4.
Where do animals get there energy? ___________________________
Identify the life characteristics described in each statement. Write the number(s)
from the list below that correspond to those processes.
Characteristics of Living Things:
1. Living things are made of cells
2. Living things obtain and use energy
3. Living things grow and develop
4. Living things reproduce
5. Living things respond to their
environment
6. Living things adapt to their
environment
Process:
a.
____ A hen lays eggs
b. ____ An earthworm turns away from light
c.
____ A caterpillar eats the leaves of a plant
d. ____ The average American female lives 74 years
e. ____ You become thirsty after exercise
f.
____ A hummingbird hovers like a helicopter
g.
____ A bean seed produces a bean plant
h. ____ A student works on a math problem
i.
____ Fireflies produce flashes of light
j.
____ A runner becomes hot during a race
Observe each group and identify the characteristic of life that set is showing.
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