Life Characteristics Word Scramble
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An oak tree dropping an acorn that eventually get buried and germinate into a new tree describes this characteristic of life. | All living things reproduce in some manner. |
When you begin to sweat because you're hot, this is an example of which characteristic of life? | All living thing try to maintain homeostasis or balance. |
When an animal's fur is raised when it senses danger, this is which characteristic of life? | All living thing respond to their environment |
Things that are living or have once lived are known as this. | Biotic factors |
A plant undergoing photosynthesis is an example of which characteristic of life? | All living organisms take in nutrients |
What is true of the growth of all multi-cellular organisms? | Organisms grow and develop by producing more cells NOT BIGGER CELLS |
What is the purpose of cellular respiration? | To turn nutrients into a form of energy the organism can use |
A mouse running for safety from a hawk flying overhead would describe which characteristic of life? | All living things respond to their environment |
If an object appears to grow and reproduce but is not made of cells, would it be considered alive? | No - for something to be alive it must show ALL seven characteristics of life. If it's missing just one - it would not be considered alive. Fire appears to grow and needs the nutrient oxygen but since it's NOT made of cells- it's not alive. |
True or False - ALL living things must make their own food. | False - only plants can make their own food through the process of photosynthesis. |
Why do living organisms take in nutrients? | To turn these nutrients into a usable form of energy through a process called cellular respiration. |
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