Standard Science Primary 3 Diversity

Michael has a toy robot that can walk and talk. Which of the following proves that it is a non-living thing?

A It is made of plastic.
B It cannot reproduce.
C It needs batteries to work.
D It can move.
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Step 1: List characteristics of living things: move, grow, reproduce, need air/food/water, respond to changes. Step 2: A robot may move, but it cannot grow or have 'baby' robots. Step 3: Lack of reproduction is a definitive proof.

Correct answer: It cannot reproduce.

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