Determine if an object is living or non-living and whether it is unicellular or multicellular - Middle School Life Science

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Which of these objects is NOT an organism?

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The answer is "a rock"

Organisms are living things. Living things have the ability to reproduce, grow, and breathe. They are made of cells. Unicellular organisms like paramecium are made of one single cell while multicellular organisms like trees are made of many. Nonliving things are not made of cells. A rock is an example of a non-living thing.

You may be wondering whether wood is a "living thing" since it can no longer reproduce once separated from a tree. Think of it like dead skin. It is made of cells, and used to be part of a living thing, but is no longer a growing, breathing organism itself.

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Which of these is an example of an organism?

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The answer is a "tree."

Organisms are living things. Living things have the ability to reproduce, grow, and breathe. They are made of cells. Unicellular organisms like paramecium are made of one single cell while multicellular organisms like trees are made of many. Nonliving things are not made of cells. A rock is an example of a non-living thing.

You may be wondering whether wood is a "living thing" since it can no longer reproduce once separated from a tree. Think of it like dead skin. It is made of cells, and used to be part of a living thing, but is no longer a growing, breathing organism itself.

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After wood is removed from a tree, is it still a living thing?

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The answer is "No, it is no longer living because it cannot grow, reproduce, or respirate."

Organisms are living things. Living things have the ability to reproduce, grow, and breathe. They are made of cells. Unicellular organisms like paramecium are made of one single cell while multicellular organisms like trees are made of many. Nonliving things are not made of cells. A rock is an example of a non-living thing.

You may be wondering whether wood is a "living thing" since it can no longer reproduce once separated from a tree. Think of it like dead skin. It is made of cells, and used to be part of a living thing, but is no longer a growing, breathing organism itself.

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This image shows a microscopic creature that is similar to a mite. It is made of more than one cell and can reproduce. This means that the creature is:

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The answer is "a multicellular organism."

Organisms are living things. Living things have the ability to reproduce, grow, and breathe. They are made of cells. Unicellular organisms like paramecium are made of one single cell while multicellular organisms like trees are made of many. Non-living things are not made of cells. A rock is an example of a non-living thing. Living parts of environments are considered “biotic factors,” and nonliving parts of environments are considered “abiotic factors.”

You may be wondering whether wood is a "living thing" since it can no longer reproduce once separated from a tree. Think of it like dead skin. It is made of cells, and used to be part of a living thing, but is no longer a growing, breathing organism itself.

Compare your answer with the correct one above

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If you look closely at this paramecium, you can see it has a cell membrane, and many organelles. Paramecium also feed on other things like it. This means a paramecium is a:

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The answer is a unicellular organism.

Organisms are living things. Living things have the ability to reproduce, grow, and breathe. They are made of cells. Unicellular organisms like paramecium are made of one single cell while multicellular organisms like trees are made of many. Non-living things are not made of cells. A rock is an example of a non-living thing. Living parts of environments are considered “biotic factors,” and nonliving parts of environments are considered “abiotic factors.”

You may be wondering whether wood is a "living thing" since it can no longer reproduce once separated from a tree. Think of it like dead skin. It is made of cells, and used to be part of a living thing, but is no longer a growing, breathing organism itself.

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A human heart is an example of:

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The answer is a group of cells. It is not an organism because a heart can not reproduce on its own.

Organisms are living things. Living things have the ability to reproduce, grow, and breathe. They are made of cells. Unicellular organisms like paramecium are made of one single cell while multicellular organisms like trees are made of many. Non-living things are not made of cells. A rock is an example of a non-living thing. Living parts of environments are considered “biotic factors,” and nonliving parts of environments are considered “abiotic factors.”

You may be wondering whether wood is a "living thing" since it can no longer reproduce once separated from a tree. Think of it like dead skin. It is made of cells, and used to be part of a living thing, but is no longer a growing, breathing organism itself.

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Which of these resources is abiotic?

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The answer is both of these.

Organisms are living things. Living things have the ability to reproduce, grow, and breathe. They are made of cells. Unicellular organisms like paramecium are made of one single cell while multicellular organisms like trees are made of many. Non-living things are not made of cells. A rock is an example of a non-living thing. Living parts of environments are considered “biotic factors,” and nonliving parts of environments are considered “abiotic factors.”

You may be wondering whether wood is a "living thing" since it can no longer reproduce once separated from a tree. Think of it like dead skin. It is made of cells, and used to be part of a living thing, but is no longer a growing, breathing organism itself.

Compare your answer with the correct one above

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Which of these is a biotic factor in an environment?

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The answer is grass.

Organisms are living things. Living things have the ability to reproduce, grow, and breathe. They are made of cells. Unicellular organisms like paramecium are made of one single cell while multicellular organisms like trees are made of many. Non-living things are not made of cells. A rock is an example of a non-living thing. Living parts of environments are considered “biotic factors,” and nonliving parts of environments are considered “abiotic factors.”

You may be wondering whether wood is a "living thing" since it can no longer reproduce once separated from a tree. Think of it like dead skin. It is made of cells, and used to be part of a living thing, but is no longer a growing, breathing organism itself.

Compare your answer with the correct one above

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Which of these are you most likely to see on the inside of a unicellular organism?

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The answer is organelles because cells are composed of smaller parts called organelles.

Organisms are living things. Living things have the ability to reproduce, grow, and breathe. They are made of cells. Unicellular organisms like paramecium are made of one single cell while multicellular organisms like trees are made of many. Non-living things are not made of cells. A rock is an example of a non-living thing. Living parts of environments are considered “biotic factors,” and nonliving parts of environments are considered “abiotic factors.”

You may be wondering whether wood is a "living thing" since it can no longer reproduce once separated from a tree. Think of it like dead skin. It is made of cells, and used to be part of a living thing, but is no longer a growing, breathing organism itself.

Compare your answer with the correct one above

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You look inside an organism and you see a single cell wall, a few chloroplasts, and a food vacuole. Based on this description, this organism is probably:

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The answer is a plant-like unicellular organism, because it has the features of a plant and is made of only one cell.

Organisms are living things. Living things have the ability to reproduce, grow, and breathe. They are made of cells. Unicellular organisms like paramecium are made of one single cell while multicellular organisms like trees are made of many. Non-living things are not made of cells. A rock is an example of a non-living thing. Living parts of environments are considered “biotic factors,” and nonliving parts of environments are considered “abiotic factors.”

You may be wondering whether wood is a "living thing" since it can no longer reproduce once separated from a tree. Think of it like dead skin. It is made of cells, and used to be part of a living thing, but is no longer a growing, breathing organism itself.

Compare your answer with the correct one above

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Which of these objects is NOT an organism?

Answer

The answer is "a rock"

Organisms are living things. Living things have the ability to reproduce, grow, and breathe. They are made of cells. Unicellular organisms like paramecium are made of one single cell while multicellular organisms like trees are made of many. Nonliving things are not made of cells. A rock is an example of a non-living thing.

You may be wondering whether wood is a "living thing" since it can no longer reproduce once separated from a tree. Think of it like dead skin. It is made of cells, and used to be part of a living thing, but is no longer a growing, breathing organism itself.

Compare your answer with the correct one above

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Which of these is an example of an organism?

Answer

The answer is a "tree."

Organisms are living things. Living things have the ability to reproduce, grow, and breathe. They are made of cells. Unicellular organisms like paramecium are made of one single cell while multicellular organisms like trees are made of many. Nonliving things are not made of cells. A rock is an example of a non-living thing.

You may be wondering whether wood is a "living thing" since it can no longer reproduce once separated from a tree. Think of it like dead skin. It is made of cells, and used to be part of a living thing, but is no longer a growing, breathing organism itself.

Compare your answer with the correct one above

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After wood is removed from a tree, is it still a living thing?

Answer

The answer is "No, it is no longer living because it cannot grow, reproduce, or respirate."

Organisms are living things. Living things have the ability to reproduce, grow, and breathe. They are made of cells. Unicellular organisms like paramecium are made of one single cell while multicellular organisms like trees are made of many. Nonliving things are not made of cells. A rock is an example of a non-living thing.

You may be wondering whether wood is a "living thing" since it can no longer reproduce once separated from a tree. Think of it like dead skin. It is made of cells, and used to be part of a living thing, but is no longer a growing, breathing organism itself.

Compare your answer with the correct one above

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This image shows a microscopic creature that is similar to a mite. It is made of more than one cell and can reproduce. This means that the creature is:

Answer

The answer is "a multicellular organism."

Organisms are living things. Living things have the ability to reproduce, grow, and breathe. They are made of cells. Unicellular organisms like paramecium are made of one single cell while multicellular organisms like trees are made of many. Non-living things are not made of cells. A rock is an example of a non-living thing. Living parts of environments are considered “biotic factors,” and nonliving parts of environments are considered “abiotic factors.”

You may be wondering whether wood is a "living thing" since it can no longer reproduce once separated from a tree. Think of it like dead skin. It is made of cells, and used to be part of a living thing, but is no longer a growing, breathing organism itself.

Compare your answer with the correct one above

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If you look closely at this paramecium, you can see it has a cell membrane, and many organelles. Paramecium also feed on other things like it. This means a paramecium is a:

Answer

The answer is a unicellular organism.

Organisms are living things. Living things have the ability to reproduce, grow, and breathe. They are made of cells. Unicellular organisms like paramecium are made of one single cell while multicellular organisms like trees are made of many. Non-living things are not made of cells. A rock is an example of a non-living thing. Living parts of environments are considered “biotic factors,” and nonliving parts of environments are considered “abiotic factors.”

You may be wondering whether wood is a "living thing" since it can no longer reproduce once separated from a tree. Think of it like dead skin. It is made of cells, and used to be part of a living thing, but is no longer a growing, breathing organism itself.

Compare your answer with the correct one above

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A human heart is an example of:

Answer

The answer is a group of cells. It is not an organism because a heart can not reproduce on its own.

Organisms are living things. Living things have the ability to reproduce, grow, and breathe. They are made of cells. Unicellular organisms like paramecium are made of one single cell while multicellular organisms like trees are made of many. Non-living things are not made of cells. A rock is an example of a non-living thing. Living parts of environments are considered “biotic factors,” and nonliving parts of environments are considered “abiotic factors.”

You may be wondering whether wood is a "living thing" since it can no longer reproduce once separated from a tree. Think of it like dead skin. It is made of cells, and used to be part of a living thing, but is no longer a growing, breathing organism itself.

Compare your answer with the correct one above

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Which of these resources is abiotic?

Answer

The answer is both of these.

Organisms are living things. Living things have the ability to reproduce, grow, and breathe. They are made of cells. Unicellular organisms like paramecium are made of one single cell while multicellular organisms like trees are made of many. Non-living things are not made of cells. A rock is an example of a non-living thing. Living parts of environments are considered “biotic factors,” and nonliving parts of environments are considered “abiotic factors.”

You may be wondering whether wood is a "living thing" since it can no longer reproduce once separated from a tree. Think of it like dead skin. It is made of cells, and used to be part of a living thing, but is no longer a growing, breathing organism itself.

Compare your answer with the correct one above

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Which of these is a biotic factor in an environment?

Answer

The answer is grass.

Organisms are living things. Living things have the ability to reproduce, grow, and breathe. They are made of cells. Unicellular organisms like paramecium are made of one single cell while multicellular organisms like trees are made of many. Non-living things are not made of cells. A rock is an example of a non-living thing. Living parts of environments are considered “biotic factors,” and nonliving parts of environments are considered “abiotic factors.”

You may be wondering whether wood is a "living thing" since it can no longer reproduce once separated from a tree. Think of it like dead skin. It is made of cells, and used to be part of a living thing, but is no longer a growing, breathing organism itself.

Compare your answer with the correct one above

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Which of these are you most likely to see on the inside of a unicellular organism?

Answer

The answer is organelles because cells are composed of smaller parts called organelles.

Organisms are living things. Living things have the ability to reproduce, grow, and breathe. They are made of cells. Unicellular organisms like paramecium are made of one single cell while multicellular organisms like trees are made of many. Non-living things are not made of cells. A rock is an example of a non-living thing. Living parts of environments are considered “biotic factors,” and nonliving parts of environments are considered “abiotic factors.”

You may be wondering whether wood is a "living thing" since it can no longer reproduce once separated from a tree. Think of it like dead skin. It is made of cells, and used to be part of a living thing, but is no longer a growing, breathing organism itself.

Compare your answer with the correct one above

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You look inside an organism and you see a single cell wall, a few chloroplasts, and a food vacuole. Based on this description, this organism is probably:

Answer

The answer is a plant-like unicellular organism, because it has the features of a plant and is made of only one cell.

Organisms are living things. Living things have the ability to reproduce, grow, and breathe. They are made of cells. Unicellular organisms like paramecium are made of one single cell while multicellular organisms like trees are made of many. Non-living things are not made of cells. A rock is an example of a non-living thing. Living parts of environments are considered “biotic factors,” and nonliving parts of environments are considered “abiotic factors.”

You may be wondering whether wood is a "living thing" since it can no longer reproduce once separated from a tree. Think of it like dead skin. It is made of cells, and used to be part of a living thing, but is no longer a growing, breathing organism itself.

Compare your answer with the correct one above

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