Of these things in an environment, which one is a living thing?(1 point)
Responses
fungus (mushroom)
fungus (mushroom)
soil (clay)
soil (clay)
water (river)
water (river)
air (wind)
None of the options listed are living things.
Among the things listed, the living thing is the fungus (mushroom).
To determine which one of these things in the environment is a living thing, we can analyze each option and apply a criterion for living organisms.
1. Fungus (mushroom): Fungi, including mushrooms, are living organisms. They belong to their own kingdom in the classification of life forms. They can grow, reproduce, and respond to their environment. Therefore, fungus (mushroom) is a living thing.
2. Soil (clay): Soil is not a living thing. It comprises minerals, organic matter, water, and air, but it does not possess the characteristics of living organisms. Soil provides a habitat and nutrients for living organisms but is not alive itself.
3. Water (river): Water is an inorganic compound and is not considered a living thing. It lacks the biological processes that living organisms exhibit.
4. Air (wind): Air, specifically wind, is another inorganic entity. It is composed primarily of gases. While wind affects living organisms and their environment, it is not alive itself.
Based on this analysis, the only item listed that qualifies as a living thing is fungus (mushroom).