Write the difference between living and non-living things.

They possess life.

They do not possess life.

Living things are capable of giving birth to their young one.

Non-living things do not reproduce.

For survival, living things depend on water, air and food.

Non-living things have no such requirements

Living things are sensitive and responsive to stimuli.

Non-living things are not sensitive and do not respond to stimuli.

Metabolic reactions constantly occur in all living things.

There are no metabolic reactions in Non-living things.

Living organisms undergo growth and development.

Non-living things do not grow or develop.

They have a lifespan and are not immortal.

They have no lifespan and are immortal.

Living things move from one place to another.

Non-living things cannot move by themselves.

They respire and exchange of gases takes place in their cells.

Non-living things do not respire.

Example: Humans, animals, plants, insects.

Example: Rock, pen, buildings, gadgets.