Standard Science Primary 3 Diversity

A balloon becomes larger when air is blown into it. Does this mean the balloon is a living thing that can grow?

A Yes, because it responded to the air.
B No, because it does not need food and water to grow.
C No, because it can move on its own.
D Yes, because its size increased.
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Step 1: Biological growth requires nutrients (food/water) and cell division. Step 2: A balloon expands due to air pressure, not biological processes. Step 3: Therefore, it is not a living thing.

Correct answer: No, because it does not need food and water to grow.

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