Mainly because rocks don't reproduce.
A lot of scientists don't consider viruses alive, either, for pretty much the same reason: they can't reproduce themselves, they have to co-opt the machinery of a living cell in order to do so.
Viruses are considered alive because they can replicate and evolve, although they require a host cell to do so. Rocks, on the other hand, do not have the ability to carry out any life processes or replicate themselves. The defining characteristics of life, such as growth, reproduction, and response to stimuli, are not observed in rocks.
The range of barometric pressure considered high is typically above 30.20 inches of mercury, while the range considered low is usually below 29.80 inches of mercury.
No, water is not considered a fossil fuel. Fossil fuels are formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, while water is a compound made up of hydrogen and oxygen molecules.
It's considered high humidity, and anything above 50%.
No, a crayon is not considered a mineral. Minerals are naturally occurring inorganic solids with a defined chemical composition, while crayons are made from a mixture of pigments, waxes, and other additives.
A pathogenic bacterium is alive while a virus is not.
Well a rock isn't really alive, and a virus is actually moving if you get a scope to look at it. it gets into your body to form a disease. We know you cant really see it but try to wash you hands free of germs and viruses! ;)
Viruses are considered alive because they can replicate and evolve, although they require a host cell to do so. Rocks, on the other hand, do not have the ability to carry out any life processes or replicate themselves. The defining characteristics of life, such as growth, reproduction, and response to stimuli, are not observed in rocks.
potato can grow while potato chips can not grow therefore potato is considered to be alive and potato chip is not.
the Cou and other stuff but it kinda hard to explain
That is a matter of debate. Rabies is caused by a virus. While the general consensus of scientists is that viruses are not alive, there is some debate about it.
While the answer below is creative and can somewhat be understood, the simple answer to this question is: No. A computer virus is not alive. It is just a malevolent program that is designed to automatically attack a computer, but it is not alive like viruses that attack a human body.A living virus?In my opinion; A computer virus acts like a program, but when executed, it does malicious tasks automatically in your computer without you knowing. Since it works inside a computer, it's like it breathes on electricity, and thinks with the Artificial Intelligence given by its creator. Without electricity, the virus doesn't breathe its source of life for it to do its purpose. So you could say it is "virtually" alive or something like that.
No, a virus is not an atom. A virus is a complex biological entity that contains genetic material (either DNA or RNA) surrounded by a protein coat, while an atom is the basic unit of matter that cannot replicate on its own.
While plants are considered living things, there is no evidence that they are conscious.
Viruses are (debatably) not alive while bacteria are; meaning they are smaller and require a living host to survive. Bacteria are killed with antibiotics, but viruses are not.
You've asked two questions: Streptocuccus isn't a virus; it's a bacterium. As such, it meets all the 19th century criteria for life: eats, excretes, multiplies. So yes -- it's alive. A virus is another matter. As virii typically modify the cell to produce more virii instead of more familiar reproduction methods, it doesn't exactly multiply, and there's a question about it excreting too. So, while old school thought tihnks a virus may be alive, more modern thinking is beginning to question the definition of life as it applies here.
No, molluscum contagiosum is not considered a type of wart. It is a viral skin infection caused by the molluscum contagiosum virus, while warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV).