Question
What are three ways living things are dependent on non-living things in an environment? (mark all that apply)
water for plants/animals
food for plants/animals
soil/dirt for plants
air for plants/animals
water for plants/animals
food for plants/animals
soil/dirt for plants
air for plants/animals
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The three ways living things are dependent on non-living things in an environment are:
1. **Water for plants/animals** - Living organisms require water for survival, as it is essential for processes such as hydration, nutrient transport, and metabolic reactions.
2. **Soil/dirt for plants** - Plants depend on soil for anchorage, minerals, and nutrients needed for growth and development.
3. **Air for plants/animals** - Both plants and animals depend on air for essential gases, such as oxygen for respiration (in animals) and carbon dioxide for photosynthesis (in plants).
(Note: "Food for plants/animals" refers to living things and is not a non-living component, so it should not be marked.)
1. **Water for plants/animals** - Living organisms require water for survival, as it is essential for processes such as hydration, nutrient transport, and metabolic reactions.
2. **Soil/dirt for plants** - Plants depend on soil for anchorage, minerals, and nutrients needed for growth and development.
3. **Air for plants/animals** - Both plants and animals depend on air for essential gases, such as oxygen for respiration (in animals) and carbon dioxide for photosynthesis (in plants).
(Note: "Food for plants/animals" refers to living things and is not a non-living component, so it should not be marked.)