Living vs Nonliving Things Quiz

Kindergarten · Science · Quiz

Test what you know about living and nonliving things.

Questions

Which of these is a nonliving thing?
1. Cat
2. Tree
3. Rock
4. Fish
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Answer: Rock
A rock is nonliving because it does not grow, eat, breathe, or reproduce.
A plant is a living thing.
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Answer: True
Plants are living things. They grow, need water and sunlight, and can make seeds.
What is something ALL living things do?
1. Talk
2. Swim
3. Grow
4. Fly
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Answer: Grow
All living things grow and change over time.
Which of these is living?
1. A pencil
2. A butterfly
3. A cloud
4. A shoe
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Answer: A butterfly
A butterfly is a living thing. It grows, eats, breathes, and can lay eggs.
Rocks need food and water to survive.
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Answer: False
Rocks are nonliving. They do not need food or water.
Why is a dog a living thing?
1. It is colorful
2. It can grow, eat, and have puppies
3. It is soft
4. It can be carried
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Answer: It can grow, eat, and have puppies
Dogs grow, eat food, breathe air, and can have puppies — all signs of a living thing.
Which group has only living things?
1. Rock, tree, dog
2. Cat, flower, fish
3. Chair, book, water
4. Cloud, stone, dirt
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Answer: Cat, flower, fish
Cats, flowers, and fish are all living things that grow and reproduce.
A bicycle is a living thing because it can move.
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Answer: False
A bicycle can move but only if someone pushes it. It does not grow, breathe, or reproduce, so it is nonliving.