Living and Nonliving Things
Grade 1 - Science - Challenge Me

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A scientist observes a fallen leaf. How should it be sorted?
- living
- nonliving
- not enough evidence
Which observation is the best evidence that a fallen leaf is nonliving?
- It no longer grows
- It can be touched
- It takes up space
Which test would help decide whether the robot is living?
- Watch for growth over time
- Measure its shadow once
- Check whether it rolls
The fallen leaf can move. What else must be checked before calling it living?
- whether it grows
- whether it is heavy
- whether it is loud
Complete the science claim: A dormant tree is living because _____.
- it can grow new leaves
- it has a name
- it is on Earth
Which science group belongs on the label for a dormant tree?
- nonliving
- living
- not enough evidence
A class calls a fallen leaf nonliving. Which fact supports their claim?
- It no longer grows
- It has a color
- It takes up space
What long-term observation would reveal whether a fallen leaf has a life process?
- Measure its shadow once
- Watch for growth over time
- Check whether it rolls
Movement alone does not classify the fallen leaf. Which trait is stronger evidence?
- whether it is loud
- whether it grows
- whether it is round
Which evidence sentence correctly classifies the robot?
- Its color decides if it lives.
- Taking up space proves life.
- It is nonliving because its parts cannot grow.