| Living Things | 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. |
What is a chemical change? Explain with example.
Updated 1/12/2026
What happens when a yarn from a torn sock is pulled?
Updated 1/12/2026
Compare your food habits with food habits of your friend who lives in Tamil Nadu.
Updated 1/12/2026
How are camels adapted to live in desert?
Updated 1/12/2026
Write various methods of separation of components from their mixture.
Updated 1/12/2026
Get access to 35 lakh+ verified solutions, video lectures, and personalized study plans
No credit card required. Cancel anytime.
By signing up, you agree to our Terms & Privacy Policy