Learn how to differentiate living and non-living things based on their characteristics and examples. Find out what living things are made of, how they reproduce, grow, adapt and excrete, and what non-living things are made of, how they exist and do not respond. The document outlines the characteristics that distinguish living things from nonliving things, emphasizing that living things breathe, use energy, reproduce, grow, respond to their environment, adapt, and have cells. In contrast, nonliving things do not exhibit any of these traits. The document also includes references for further information. Difference Between Living And Non-Living Things: Living and non-living things are two fundamental categories that include the diverse entities found in our world. The major difference between these two categories lies in their ability to exhibit life processes. Living things, such as plants, animals, and humans, possess characteristics like growth, reproduction, metabolism, and response to stimuli. Whereas non-living things such as rocks, water, and machines lack the essential process of life. A non-living thing is anything that was never alive. In order for something to be classified as living, it must grow and develop, use energy, reproduce, be made of cells, respond to its environment, and adapt. While many things meet one or more of these criteria, a living thing must meet all of the criteria. Living and non-living things interact with each other all the time.
