Grade 7 · Science

Grade 7 Science questions and answers

Cells, genetics, body systems, and Earth science. Written in American English for students, parents, and teachers in the United States.

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Open a card to see the answer. These are original practice items for US elementary students — not a state test copy.

1. The circulatory system moves

Answer: blood

The heart pumps blood through vessels.

2. The respiratory system’s main job is

Answer: gas exchange (oxygen and carbon dioxide)

Lungs bring in O₂ and release CO₂.

3. The digestive system

Answer: breaks food into nutrients

Mouth, stomach, intestines.

4. Arteries generally carry blood

Answer: away from the heart

Veins return blood toward the heart.

5. The brain is part of the

Answer: nervous system

It sends and receives signals.

6. Bones and muscles work together for

Answer: movement

Muscles pull on bones.

7. The organ that filters blood and makes urine is the

Answer: kidney

Kidneys are in the excretory system.

8. Which nutrient is the body’s usual quick energy source?

Answer: carbohydrates

Sugars and starches.

9. An atom’s nucleus contains

Answer: protons and neutrons

Electrons move outside the nucleus.

10. The atomic number is the number of

Answer: protons

It identifies the element.

11. The periodic table organizes elements by

Answer: atomic number

Periods are rows; groups are columns.

12. A molecule of water is

Answer: H₂O

Two hydrogen, one oxygen.

13. A chemical change

Answer: makes a new substance

Rusting and burning are chemical.

14. Metals tend to be

Answer: shiny and good conductors

Copper wires conduct electricity.

15. The symbol for gold is

Answer: Au

Ag is silver; Au is gold.

16. A compound is

Answer: two or more elements chemically bonded

NaCl is a compound.