Question

description (day 1) description (day7) water added (day 1) water added (day 7) object a small, round, black, 5 grams small, round, black, 5 grams no change no change object b small, oval, dark brown, 5 grams increased size, irregular, tan, 7 grams no change object split open, small white fibers emerging c. evaluate the data above. how would the data collected provide evidence to support an argument that the object is living or nonliving?

Explanation:

Step1: Recall characteristics of living things

Living things grow, reproduce, respond to stimuli, etc.

Step2: Analyze Object A

Object A has no change in appearance or mass over 7 - days and no response to water. This suggests it is non - living as it shows no signs of growth or response to an external factor.

Step3: Analyze Object B

Object B increased in size, changed in shape and color, and had a response (split open with fibers emerging) when water was added. These are signs that could indicate it is living as it shows growth and a response to an external factor (water).

Answer:

Object A likely non - living due to lack of change and response. Object B likely living due to growth and response to water.