For young students things are ‘living’ if they move or grow; for example, the sun, wind, clouds and lightning are considered living because they change and move.

Is Rain alive or not?

Nonliving things in a forest include: rocks. water and rain.

Is there living organisms in clouds?

Scientists have identified thousands of species of microbes and fungi living in rain and clouds—able to withstand the harsh temperatures, low oxygen and punishing radiation of the atmosphere. Clouds are usually born at high altitude, where it’s cold enough for ice crystals to form.

Many scientists argue that even though viruses can use other cells to reproduce itself, viruses are still not considered alive under this category. This is because viruses do not have the tools to replicate their genetic material themselves.