Question

Salt deposits form on a car in the winter. Over time, the salt covers more of the car.

Is the salt alive?

A.
Yes, salt deposits are alive because they maintain their structure.

B.
No, salt deposits are not alive because they do not reproduce.

C.
No, salt deposits are not alive because they respond to stimuli.

D.
Yes, salt deposits are alive because they exhibit homeostasis.

Answer 1

Idk either B or C??

Answer 2

@.TH3_M0NST3R.

Answer 3

@ChantySquirrel1129** need your help again

Answer 4

Which one do you think it is? c:

Answer 5

@ChantySquirrel1129** I already said :o

Answer 6

Oh duh, my apologies lol cx

Answer 7

ok, well let's look at answer choices B and C :3

Answer 8

ok

Answer 9

Look at choice B and C,

Choice B: No, salt deposits are not alive because they do not reproduce.

Choice C: No, salt deposits are not alive because they respond to stimuli.

Answer 10

choice B has no fancy wording in it, so let's look at choice C. Do you know what "stimuli" is? c:

Answer 11

Well I know that the whole "reacting to stimuli" means learning from a mistake kind of, right?

Answer 12

"That which influences or causes a temporary increase of physiological activity or response in the whole organism or in any of its parts."

Answer 13

oh, oops

Answer 14

Notice how the definition states "organism" c:

Answer 15

We know that a rock is not an organism, because it's not alive :3

Answer 16

B?

Answer 17

Yes :D

Great thinking ;3 :DDDD

Answer 18

Thanks! :)

Answer 19

You're welcome! c: