Standard Science Primary 3 Diversity

Alexa observed a kite flying high in the sky. She said it is a living thing because it can move. Why is she WRONG?

A Only animals are living things.
B Living things do not move.
C Non-living things can move with the help of external forces.
D Kites can breathe but they cannot grow.
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Step 1: Movement is a characteristic of living things, but not exclusively. Step 2: Non-living things can move if something else (like wind or a person) moves them. Step 3: A kite moves because of the wind, not on its own.

Correct answer: Non-living things can move with the help of external forces.

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