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Mold Growth Investigation

Explore the conditions necessary for mold growth and its characteristics in this Grade 7 Science worksheet.

Grade 7 Science BiologyMold Growth
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NGSS.MS-LS1-6NGSS.MS-LS1-5

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Mold Growth Investigation

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will test your knowledge of mold growth and the conditions that affect it.

1. Which of the following is NOT a condition necessary for mold growth?

a

Moisture

b

Warmth

c

Light

d

Food source

2. Mold is a type of:

a

Plant

b

Bacteria

c

Fungi

d

Virus

3. Mold reproduces by releasing tiny   into the air.

4. A common household item that mold often grows on is  .

Observe the image below of moldy bread.

Moldy Bread

5. Describe two ways you can prevent mold from growing in your home.

6. Mold can only grow in dark places.

T

True

F

False

7. Some types of mold are beneficial to humans.

T

True

F

False

Match the term on the left with its definition on the right.

8. Spore

 

a. A type of fungi

9. Fungi

 

b. A reproductive cell of mold

10. Mycotoxin

 

c. A toxic substance produced by some molds