Question

Give an example of a non-living thing, which shows any two characteristics of living things. [2 marks]

Answer 1

• A car is an example of a non-living thing that shows characteristics of living things.

(0.5 marks)

• The two characteristics are:
  1. Car moves.
  2. Car requires energy.

(1 mark)

• However, it cannot perform these functions on their own. Thus, a car is considered as a non-living thing.

(0.5 marks)