There are both living and nonliving things in the world, and they are very different from one another. Explain the differences between living and nonliving objects and provide five key characteristics that denote something that is living.

Non-living things do not produce or create their own cells to grow

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1. efficient use of space

2. elimination of groundwater contamination

3. energy generation

4. lower carbon footprint