Standard Science Primary 3 Diversity

Michael noticed that his wooden table remained the same size after 5 years, but his potted plant doubled in height. This is because __________.

A only plants can grow
B wood is a living thing
C living things can grow while non-living things cannot
D non-living things grow very slowly
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Step 1: The plant is a living thing; the table (made of wood) is non-living. Step 2: Growth is a characteristic unique to living things. Step 3: Tables do not have biological processes to increase in size.

Correct answer: living things can grow while non-living things cannot

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