Living vs Non-Living — Answer Key
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. At the pond Sam saw a frog, lily pad, rock, and water. Which is non-living?
A) Rock
B) Frog
C) Lily pad
D) Fish
Rocks do not grow, eat, or breathe; they are non-living.
2. At the park Mia saw a tree, swing, bird, and ant. Which is non-living?
A) Tree
B) Swing
C) Bird
D) Ant
Swings are made by people and cannot grow or eat.
3. Living things grow, eat, and breathe. Which one does NOT do these?
A) Cat
B) Plant
C) Cup
D) Baby
Cups are non-living and cannot grow, eat, or breathe.
4. Tom found a pinecone, a shell, sand, and a moving turtle. Which is living?
A) Pinecone
B) Shell
C) Sand
D) Turtle
Turtles move, eat, and grow, so they are living.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1. In the pond a fish is a living thing.
Fish grow, eat, and breathe, so they are living.
2. Water in the pond is a non-living thing.
Water does not grow, eat, or breathe at all.
3. A bird in the park can fly and eat.
Birds eat seeds and bugs because they are living.
4. A sandy path is a non-living thing under feet.
Sand comes from rocks and is non-living always.
5. Plants in a park need sun, soil, and water.
Plants are living and need water to grow tall.