Question

which of these are living things? (check all that are alive)
a) a happy dog
b) a cold rock
c) a green tree
d) a plastic toy
e) a small bird
draw one living thing below and explain why it is a living thing:

Explanation:

Living things have characteristics like growth, reproduction, response to stimuli, and need for energy. Non-living things lack these traits.

1. A dog is an animal that grows, breathes, and responds to its environment, so it is alive.
2. A rock is a non-living object with no biological functions.
3. A tree is a plant that performs photosynthesis, grows, and reproduces, so it is alive.
4. A plastic toy is a man-made non-living item with no life processes.
5. A bird is an animal that breathes, moves, grows, and reproduces, so it is alive.

For the drawing task: A living thing (e.g., a cat) is alive because it can grow, needs food/water for energy, responds to sounds/touch, and can reproduce.

It is a living thing because it grows, requires food and water to produce energy, responds to external stimuli like being called, and can reproduce to create new living organisms.

Answer:

1. Checked alive items:

a) A happy dog
c) A green tree
e) A small bird

1. (Example for drawing task)

Drawing: A house cat