This document compares and contrasts some key characteristics of plants and animals. It notes that both plants and animals are living things that need air, water and sunlight to survive. However, plants can make their own food using sunlight and do not move or have senses, while animals need to eat other organisms for food and have senses and the ability to move. The document also outlines the main parts of a plant - roots, stem, leaves, and flowers - and their functions.