Question

directions: fill out the table below. explain how each shows the characteristics of life if it does.

feature of life	dog	fast - moving stream
uses energy?	yes, though metabolism.	no, movement due to physical forces.
responds and adjusts to changes?	yes, it reacts to environmental changes.	no, no biological responses.
reproduce?	yes, but only sexually.	noooo!
grows and develops?

Explanation:

Dogs are living organisms and exhibit all characteristics of life such as being made of cells, using energy through metabolism, responding to environmental changes, reproducing sexually, and growing and developing. Fast - moving streams are non - living entities and do not possess biological characteristics like being made of cells, having biological energy use, biological responses, reproduction, or growth and development.

Answer:

Feature of Life	Dog	Fast - moving stream
uses energy?	Yes, though metabolism.	No, movement due to physical forces.
responds and adjusts to changes?	Yes, it reacts to environmental changes.	No, no biological responses.
reproduce?	Yes, but only sexually.	NOOOO!
grows and develops?	Yes, dogs grow from puppies to adults.	No, does not grow biologically.