5. While on another planet, a scientist has discovered a pile of objects sitting on the surface. Which

test could she do to determine if the objects are living creatures?

Poke them with a stick to see if they respond.

Determine the color they appear in the sunlight.

Calculate the air temperature in which they are existing.

Count the number of individual objects there are in the pile.

6. A living organism's ability to maintain a stable internal environment is called .

7. Reproduction that occurs by an organism without fertilization and results in offspring that are

identical to itself is called .

8. Scientists argue that all living things are related to each other, even if very distantly. Which

statement provides evidence for this claim?

All organisms have a universal genetic code.

All organisms are made from one or more cells.

All organisms have the ability to respond when a stimulus is present.

All organisms can change over time when the environment changes.