Question

4th grade pltw quiz organisms: structure and function
write the letter of the correct definition in front of each term.
characteristic
a. anything that is alive or once was alive.
evidence
b. an identifying feature of something.
living thing
c. a living thing that has structure and can respond to stimuli, breathe, reproduce, grow, excrete, and consume.
organism
d. information that explains or supports a claim.

Explanation:

A characteristic is an identifying feature. Evidence is information supporting a claim. A living thing and an organism both refer to something alive with life - processes, but the more general term for anything alive or once alive is not the best - fit for these specific terms here.

Answer:

characteristic: b
evidence: d
living thing: c
organism: c