Understanding Mold Growth

Understanding Mold Growth

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science

4th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jackson Turner

FREE Resource

The video tutorial explores the science behind mold growth on food. It guides viewers through a simple experiment using bread, plastic bags, and water to observe how mold develops in different environments. The experiment demonstrates that mold thrives in dark and moist conditions, providing insights into the behavior of fungi and microorganisms.

Read more

5 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main topic introduced at the beginning of the video?

The nutritional value of food

The process of photosynthesis

The importance of hygiene

The science behind mold growth

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What materials are needed for the mold experiment?

Two slices of bread, two plastic bags, and water

Two slices of bread, a plastic container, and vinegar

Two slices of bread, a plastic bag, and oil

Two slices of bread, a plastic container, and water

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where should you place the plastic bags with the bread slices?

Both in a light place

Both in a dark place

One in a dark place and one in a light place

One in a warm place and one in a cold place

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

After how many days should you check the bread slices for mold growth?

Three days

Ten days

Five days

Seven days

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does mold grow better in dark and humid places?

Because mold needs sunlight to grow

Because mold prefers dry and cold environments

Because mold thrives in moist and dark conditions

Because mold grows faster in warm and bright places