CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The given statement is false. Explanation: Plants are the only living things which prepares its own food and thus, they are called as photosynthesis. Water, carbon-dioxide, ability to trap sunlight and chlorophyll are required for photosynthesis.

Detailed explanation-2: -Anything that has life is considered a living being. For example– humans, trees, dogs, etc. Things which have no life in them are considered non-living. For example– stone, mountain, watch, etc.

Detailed explanation-3: -Plants do not move and are categorized as living things but they have similar characteristics to that of living organisms. Plant can make their food through the process of photosynthesis by using sunlight, water, and, carbon dioxide. Plants reproduce, excrete, breathe, and show sensitivity, like other living organisms.

Detailed explanation-4: -All plants and animals are living because they can grow and reproduce, need food, water, and air, move and respond or adapt to their environment.

Detailed explanation-5: -Non-living things are those lacking the characteristics of life. Based on that definition, non-living things include rock, water, sand, glass, and sun. None of them shows the characteristics of being alive.