To find the area of figure Z, count the number of 1-cm squares it covers on the grid.<br><br>
&bull; Identify figure Z in the diagram.<br>
&bull; Count all the full 1-cm squares inside figure Z.<br>
&bull; Combine any partial squares to make full squares.<br>
&bull; Figure Z covers 7 squares.<br><br>
Final Answer: 7 cm&sup2;