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George built a machine that recycles metal. When George places metal on the machine's conveyor belt, the belt begins to move, pulling the metal toward the rest of the machine. The machine uses energy to break down the metal so it can be reused.

How do you know that the machine is not alive?

A. The machine does not reproduce.
B. The machine does not take in oxygen.
C. The machine does not respond to its environment.
D. The machine does not need materials or use energy.



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Final answer:

Machines are not alive due to their lack of response to the environment, reproduction ability, and independent energy acquisition.


Explanation:

A machine is not alive because it does not respond to its environment, does not reproduce, and does not have the need for materials or use energy.

In the context of the given information, a machine, unlike a living organism, is designed for a specific purpose and does not exhibit characteristics of life such as growth or reproduction.

The machine's functioning is dependent on external factors and energy input, distinguishing it from living organisms that can self-regulate and reproduce.


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