

Grade 7 · Science · On Level
Free Science Concepts and Evidence worksheet - version 10
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-1RH96US-FR8G
What does natural selection favor?A. Heritable traits that improve reproductive success B. The cell C. Chloroplasts D. Break down dead matter and recycle nutrients
How do genes relate to traits?A. Maintaining stable internal conditions B. An organism that makes its own food C. Chloroplasts D. Genes carry instructions that influence traits
What is the basic unit of life?A. Resources and environmental conditions B. Heritable traits that improve reproductive success C. Maintaining stable internal conditions D. The cell
Where does photosynthesis occur in plant cells?A. Chloroplasts B. The cell C. Break down dead matter and recycle nutrients D. An organism that makes its own food
What is homeostasis?A. Chloroplasts B. Resources and environmental conditions C. The cell D. Maintaining stable internal conditions
What do decomposers do?A. An organism that makes its own food B. Chloroplasts C. Break down dead matter and recycle nutrients D. Genes carry instructions that influence traits
What limits population growth?A. Resources and environmental conditions B. Maintaining stable internal conditions C. Chloroplasts D. The cell
What is a producer?A. Break down dead matter and recycle nutrients B. The cell C. Chloroplasts D. An organism that makes its own food
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.
Show answers for version 10
- What does natural selection favor?Heritable traits that improve reproductive success
- How do genes relate to traits?Genes carry instructions that influence traits
- What is the basic unit of life?The cell
- Where does photosynthesis occur in plant cells?Chloroplasts
- 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
- What is a producer?An organism that makes its own food
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.