Plants at Work: Grade 7 STEM Homework Practice

A colorful, easy-to-follow worksheet about plant parts, needs, growth, and problem solving

Grade 7 STEM Plants Homework Practice Very Easy 30 Questions 13 Views

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Plants at Work: Grade 7 STEM Homework Practice

A colorful, easy-to-follow worksheet about plant parts, needs, growth, and problem solving

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Grade: Grade 7

Subject: STEM

Topic: Plants

Time: 30 minutes

Difficulty: Very Easy

Questions: 30

Instructions:
Read each question carefully and answer in the space provided. Show your thinking when asked. Use complete sentences for short answer questions. If you are not sure, try your best and use what you know about plants.

Skills Practiced:

Identifying plant structures and functions
Describing plant needs for survival
Explaining basic plant growth and photosynthesis
Applying plant science to real-world situations
Reading and interpreting simple science scenarios

1Short Answer

What is the main job of a plant’s roots?

2Multiple Choice

Circle the plant part that usually makes food for the plant: roots, stem, or leaves.

3Fill in the Blank

Fill in the blank: Plants need sunlight, water, air, and __________ to grow well.

4True/False

True or False: The stem helps move water from the roots to the rest of the plant.

5Short Answer

Name one thing a plant needs to survive.

6Multiple Choice

Which part of the plant often holds the seeds?

7Matching

Match the plant part to its job: Stem, Root, Leaf. Jobs: absorbs water, makes food, supports the plant.

8Short Answer

A plant on a windowsill leans toward the light. What is it responding to?

9Fill in the Blank

Fill in the blank: The process plants use to make food is called __________.

10True/False

True or False: All plants need the same amount of water every day.

11Multiple Choice

Which part protects a seed?

12Short Answer

Write one difference between a root and a leaf.

13Short Answer

A student forgets to water a small bean plant for several days. What will most likely happen?

14Multiple Choice

Choose the best answer: Which part helps transport water inside the plant? A) Flower B) Stem C) Fruit

15Fill in the Blank

Fill in the blank: Young plants that just start growing from a seed are called __________.

16Short Answer

What does germination mean?

17Multiple Choice

Which of these is a flowering plant part used for reproduction? A) Leaf B) Flower C) Root

18True/False

True or False: Plants can live without air.

19Short Answer

A cactus has thick stems and spines instead of many leaves. Why is this helpful?

20Short Answer

Which plant part usually takes in sunlight?

21Short Answer

A farmer notices that one crop is growing better in a sunny field than in a shaded field. What is one likely reason?

22Ordering

Put the steps in order for seed growth: A) Seedling grows B) Seed gets water C) Root begins to grow

23Multiple Choice

Which part of the plant is usually underground?

24Short Answer

Write one reason why leaves are important.

25Fill in the Blank

Fill in the blank: Plants take in carbon dioxide from the air and release __________.

26Short Answer

A houseplant’s leaves turn yellow after it is kept in a dark closet. What is one possible cause?

27True/False

True or False: Fruits can help protect and spread seeds.

28Short Answer

If a plant’s roots are damaged, what part of plant survival may be affected first?

29Multiple Choice

Choose the best answer: Which statement is true? A) All plants are exactly the same B) Plants need water to stay healthy C) Plants do not need air

30Short Answer

Think like a scientist: If you were growing a plant at home, name two things you would do to help it grow well.

Answer Key

Teacher Notes:
This homework practice worksheet reviews basic plant science for Grade 7 students. It is suitable for independent practice, review, or homework. Suggested classroom use: assign after an introductory lesson on plant structure, plant needs, photosynthesis, and plant adaptations. Differentiation: support struggling learners with word banks, read-aloud support, or partner review; challenge advanced learners to explain answers using evidence from real plants in their home or school environment. Extension idea: have students observe a local plant and label its parts.

#	Answer	Explanation
1	Roots absorb water and minerals and help anchor the plant in the soil.	Roots hold the plant in place and take in water and nutrients from the ground.
2	Leaves	Leaves are the main place where photosynthesis happens.
3	nutrients (or minerals from the soil)	Plants need minerals or nutrients from soil in addition to sunlight, water, and air.
4	True	The stem carries water and other materials through the plant.
5	Possible answers: water, sunlight, air, nutrients, or space to grow.	Any one basic plant need is correct.
6	Flower	Flowers help plants reproduce and often become fruits that contain seeds.
7	Root = absorbs water; Leaf = makes food; Stem = supports the plant	Each plant part has a different important function.
8	The plant is responding to sunlight or light.	Plants grow toward light so they can make food.
9	photosynthesis	Photosynthesis is how plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to make food.
10	False	Different plants need different amounts of water.
11	Seed coat	The seed coat is the outer covering that protects the seed.
12	Sample answer: Roots absorb water and hold the plant in the soil, while leaves make food.	A correct answer should compare the jobs of the two parts.
13	The plant may wilt, dry out, and stop growing well.	Without water, plants cannot carry out important life processes.
14	B) Stem	The stem helps move water and support the plant.
15	seedlings	A seedling is a young plant after germination.
16	Germination is when a seed begins to grow into a new plant.	Germination is the first stage of plant growth from a seed.
17	B) Flower	Flowers help the plant make seeds.
18	False	Plants need air, especially carbon dioxide, to make food.
19	It helps the cactus store water and reduce water loss.	These features are adaptations for dry environments.
20	Leaves	Leaves capture sunlight for photosynthesis.
21	The sunny field gives the plants more light for photosynthesis.	More sunlight usually helps plants make more food.
22	B, C, A	A seed usually absorbs water first, then the root grows, and then the seedling develops.
23	Roots	Roots usually grow below the soil surface.
24	Sample answer: Leaves make food for the plant through photosynthesis.	Leaves are the plant’s main food-making structures.
25	oxygen	During photosynthesis, plants release oxygen into the air.
26	The plant did not get enough light.	Without enough light, plants cannot make food well.
27	True	Many fruits protect seeds and help animals or wind spread them.
28	The plant may have trouble getting water and minerals.	Damaged roots cannot absorb resources well.
29	B) Plants need water to stay healthy	Plants need water for many life processes.
30	Possible answers: give it enough sunlight, water it regularly, use good soil, and place it where it has space to grow.	Healthy plant care includes meeting basic needs like light, water, and nutrients.