Mold Growth Investigation
A Grade 5 science worksheet exploring the conditions necessary for mold growth, its characteristics, and prevention methods.
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Mold Growth Investigation
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use complete sentences for short answer questions.
1. Which of the following conditions is NOT necessary for mold to grow?
Warm temperature
Moisture
Sunlight
Food source
2. Mold is a type of that can grow on many different surfaces.
3. Mold reproduces by releasing tiny into the air.
4. Mold can grow in refrigerators.
True
False
5. Describe two ways you can prevent mold from growing in your home.
Match the word to its definition.
6. Spores
a. The process of breaking down dead organisms
7. Decomposer
b. Tiny reproductive cells of mold
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
8. Mold thrives in and dark environments.
9. Poor can lead to increased mold growth.
10. Some people can have an reaction to mold spores.
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