Microorganisms Worksheet
Explore the world of microorganisms with this Grade 6 science worksheet, covering types, characteristics, and their impact.
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Microorganisms: The Unseen World
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Some questions may require you to recall information about different types of microorganisms and their roles.
1. Which of the following is NOT a type of microorganism?
Bacteria
Fungi
Plants
Viruses
2. Microorganisms are tiny living things that can only be seen with a .
3. Some microorganisms are helpful, like the ones that help make and .
4. All bacteria are harmful to humans.
True
False
5. Describe one way microorganisms can be beneficial to the environment.
Observe the image of E. coli bacteria below.
Match each microorganism with its description.
6. Bacteria
a. Can cause diseases like the flu
7. Virus
b. Single-celled organisms, some are helpful, some are harmful
8. Fungi
c. Includes yeasts and molds