Mold Growth Investigation
Explore the conditions necessary for mold growth and its characteristics in this Grade 7 Science worksheet.
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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?
Moisture
Warmth
Light
Food source
2. Mold is a type of:
Plant
Bacteria
Fungi
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.
5. Describe two ways you can prevent mold from growing in your home.
6. Mold can only grow in dark places.
True
False
7. Some types of mold are beneficial to humans.
True
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
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