Needs of Living Things: Interactive Learning Quizzes for 3rd Grade Science

Question 1

How do plants primarily obtain their nutrition?

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They absorb sunlight and nutrients from the soil

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They consume animals

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They hunt for prey

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They receive nourishment from their parents

Question 2

Which animal type consumes meat as its primary food source?

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Lion

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Cow

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Rabbit

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Squirrel

Question 3

Why do plants require sunlight?

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For photosynthesis

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For warmth

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For water

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For oxygen

Question 4

How do most animals breathe?

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Through their lungs

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Through their gills

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Through their skin

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Through their stomachs

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a basic need for living things?

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Internet access

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Food

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Water

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Shelter

Question 6

What part of a plant takes in carbon dioxide and releases oxygen through the process called photosynthesis?

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Leaves

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Roots

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Stem

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Flowers

Question 7

What do living things need most to get energy, grow and repair themselves?

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Food

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Water

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Shelter

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Air

Question 8

Which of the following is the best source of water for plants and animals?

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Lakes and rivers

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Rocks

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Deserts

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Buildings

Question 9

What is the function of feathers and fur in animals?

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To keep animals warm

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To help animals breathe

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To protect animals from predators

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To attract mates

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a part of a plant?

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Stomach

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Roots

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Leaves

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Stem

Question 11

What do plants need to make their own food, a process called photosynthesis?

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Sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide

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Water, air, and soil

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Sunlight, food, and water

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Air, food, and shelter

Question 12

Which of the following is a renewable resource that can be replaced naturally over time?

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Water

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Fossil fuels

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Plastic

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Gold

Question 13

As a waste product, what gas do living things release into the environment as they break down food for energy?

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Carbon dioxide

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Oxygen

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Nitrogen

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Water

Question 14

In an ecosystem, how do living things depend on each other for survival?

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Plants provide food for animals, while animals provide carbon dioxide for plants.

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Living things in an ecosystem are completely independent of each other.

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Animals provide food for plants, and plants release oxygen for animals.

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Living things in an ecosystem only depend on non-living things, like water and sunlight.

Question 15

Which of these is NOT a basic need for living things?

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Education

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Food

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Water

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Shelter

Question 16

What do plants use for making their own food?

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Sunlight

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Water

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Air

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Soil

Question 17

Which type of animal is a meat-eater?

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Lion

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Cow

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Rabbit

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Bird

Question 18

Which of the following is a living thing?

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Plant

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Rock

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Cloud

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Wind

Question 19

What do decomposers do in an ecosystem?

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Break down dead plants and animals

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Make oxygen

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Eat plants

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Give shelter to animals

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a basic need of living things?

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Exercise

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Food

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Water

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Air

Question 21

Which animal has a thick fur coat for insulation in cold environments?

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Bear

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Dog

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Fish

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Bird

Question 22

What is the main source of food for plants?

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Sunlight

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Rainwater

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Insects

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Soil

Question 23

Which of the following is a renewable resource?

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Trees

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Coal

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Oil

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Natural gas

Question 24

Which of the following is a producer in a food chain?

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Grass

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Zebra

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Lion

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Bacteria

Question 25

What do plants use sunlight for?

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To make food

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To breathe

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To attract animals

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To stay warm

Question 26

What do living things drink to stay hydrated?

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Water

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Milk

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Soda

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Juice

Question 27

Which part of a plant takes in water and nutrients?

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Roots

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Stem

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Leaves

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Flowers

Question 28

How do plants take in air?

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Through their leaves

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Through their roots

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Through their stems

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Through their flowers

Question 29

Which of these is NOT a type of animal shelter?

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School

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Nest

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Burrow

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Tree

Question 30

What do animals eat to get energy?

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Food

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Water

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Air

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Shelter

Question 31

Which animal eats only plants?

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Cow

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Tiger

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Lion

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Eagle

Question 32

What do all living things need to survive?

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Water, food, air, and shelter

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Money, clothes, toys, and friends

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Books, pencils, computers, and games

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Love, happiness, peace, and freedom

Question 33

Which animal can live both in water and on land because of its special body parts?

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Frog

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Elephant

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Lion

Question 34

When we breathe, we take in oxygen and release carbon dioxide. What is the difference between taking in oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide?

Accepted Answer

Taking in oxygen is called inhalation, and releasing carbon dioxide is called exhalation.

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Taking in oxygen happens during the day, and releasing carbon dioxide happens at night.

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Taking in oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide are the same thing.

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Releasing carbon dioxide is called inhalation, and taking in oxygen is called exhalation.

Question 35

Leaves have tiny openings called stomata. What do stomata allow leaves to exchange during photosynthesis?

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Oxygen and carbon dioxide

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Sunlight and water

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Food and air

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Water and carbon dioxide

Question 36

Plants need certain things to stay alive. Which of these do plants need to survive?

Accepted Answer

Sunlight, water, and air

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Soil, nutrients, and oxygen

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Food, shelter, and water

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Carbon dioxide, minerals, and light

Question 37

In a forest, if there are not enough snails (a food source for birds and snakes), what will most likely happen to the bird and snake populations?

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Decrease

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Increase

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Stay the same

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Fluctuate

Question 38

How do inventions like water filters and refrigerators help us meet our basic needs for food and water?

Accepted Answer

They keep food fresh and water clean for us to consume.

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They help us build houses and stay warm.

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They help us make clothes and toys.

Question 39

Which of the following is NOT a basic need of living things? (Choose the one that doesn't belong.)

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Sunlight

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Food

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Water

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Shelter

Question 40

In a desert environment, which of the following is the most important need for living things?

Accepted Answer

Water

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Food

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Air

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Shelter

Question 41

Which of the following is a shelter for a bird?

Accepted Answer

Nest

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Burrow

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Web

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Hive

Question 42

What do living things use oxygen for?

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Breathing

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Digesting food

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Growing

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Moving

Question 43

Which of the following is a renewable resource? (Choose the one that can be replaced naturally.)

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Water

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Natural gas

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Coal

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Oil

Question 44

What is NOT needed by living things to survive?

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Money

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Water

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Food

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Air

Question 45

What do plants require to make their own food?

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Sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide

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Nutrients from the soil

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Oxygen and soil

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Warmth and light

Question 46

Which animal is an herbivore?

Accepted Answer

Deer

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Shark

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Eagle

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Lion

Question 47

What do all living things use oxygen for?

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To break down food for energy

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To build their homes

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To protect themselves from danger

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To move around

Question 48

What type of shelter do animals use?

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Dens

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Sunlight

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Leaves

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Food

Question 49

Why do plants need water?

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To transport nutrients and carry out photosynthesis

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To protect themselves from the sun

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To attract bees and butterflies

Question 50

Which is NOT a factor that affects the survival of living things?

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Luck

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Climate

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Predators

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Availability of food

Question 51

What do living things rely on each other for?

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Food, shelter, and reproduction

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Money and power

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Fame and popularity

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Technology and games

Question 52

Which is an example of a living thing?

Accepted Answer

Tree

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Water

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Cloud

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Rock