Starter quiz
- What does it mean if something is harmful to us?
- it is good for our health
- it can hurt us or damage our bodies ✓
- it is very sharp
- it can only be used by adults
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- Which of these groups are not living things?
- plants
- animals
- micro-organisms
- states of matter ✓
- dead leaves ✓
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- What is a micro-organism?
- a very tiny living thing ✓
- a very small animal
- a small insect
- a type of fine dust
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- Scientists classify living things by comparing their observable characteristics. How can they see the observable characteristics of micro-organisms?
- by looking at them with binoculars
- by scanning them with a computer
- by looking at them with a microscope ✓
- by looking at them under a magnifying glass
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- How do scientists classify living things into groups?
- they compare similarities and differences in their observable characteristics ✓
- they compare similarities and differences in their habitats
- they carry out research to find the name of the living thing
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- Which of these statements about micro-organisms is true?
- Not all micro-organisms are harmful. ✓
- Micro-organisms are very tiny animals.
- Micro-organisms are only found in unclean places.
- Some types of micro-organism have arms and legs.
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