

Grade 7 · Science · On Level
Free Science Concepts and Evidence worksheet - version 1
Grade 7 science practice based on published U.S. learning expectations, with reproducible original variations. This printable version includes 8 grade-appropriate questions and a separate answer sheet.
Science Concepts and Evidence
Grade 7 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-1T2DXFW-FR8G
What does natural selection favor?A. Heritable traits that improve reproductive success B. The cell C. An organism that makes its own food D. Resources and environmental conditions
What is the basic unit of life?A. Resources and environmental conditions B. Chloroplasts C. The cell D. Break down dead matter and recycle nutrients
What is homeostasis?A. Maintaining stable internal conditions B. Heritable traits that improve reproductive success C. Resources and environmental conditions D. Genes carry instructions that influence traits
What do decomposers do?A. Heritable traits that improve reproductive success B. Chloroplasts C. The cell D. Break down dead matter and recycle nutrients
What limits population growth?A. The cell B. Resources and environmental conditions C. Chloroplasts D. Heritable traits that improve reproductive success
How do genes relate to traits?A. Heritable traits that improve reproductive success B. Chloroplasts C. The cell D. Genes carry instructions that influence traits
What is a producer?A. Break down dead matter and recycle nutrients B. Chloroplasts C. The cell D. An organism that makes its own food
Where does photosynthesis occur in plant cells?A. The cell B. Genes carry instructions that influence traits C. Break down dead matter and recycle nutrients D. Chloroplasts
Answers and teaching notes
Use the answers to check the work after the learner finishes. For writing prompts, the guide describes what a strong response should include.
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- What does natural selection favor?Heritable traits that improve reproductive success
- What is the basic unit of life?The cell
- What is homeostasis?Maintaining stable internal conditions
- What do decomposers do?Break down dead matter and recycle nutrients
- What limits population growth?Resources and environmental conditions
- How do genes relate to traits?Genes carry instructions that influence traits
- What is a producer?An organism that makes its own food
- Where does photosynthesis occur in plant cells?Chloroplasts
Worked example
Read the direction, identify the assessed skill, solve or cite evidence, and check the response.
Common mistake
Using a memorized procedure without checking what the question asks.
Helpful hint
Name the standard skill before answering.