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Question
Differentiate between living and non-living matter.
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Solution
| Living matter | Non-living matter |
| The earth is home to all kinds of plants and animals. They can grow, move and reproduce on their own. | Most of the matter in the universe is non-living. It means that it does not grow, move or reproduce on its own. |
| It is natural only. | It can be natural or man made. |
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