Pollination & Seed Dispersal

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What is pollination?

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The transfer of pollen from one flower to another to create new seeds.

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What is seed dispersal?

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The process by which seeds are spread away from the parent plant.

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What is a seed?

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A thing made by plants that contains a new plant.

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What do we call the sweet liquid made by flowers that attracts pollinators?

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Nectar.

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What is a pollinator?

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An animal, like a bee or butterfly, that helps in the process of pollination.

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Why is pollination important?

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It helps plants reproduce and create new seeds.

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What are the two main ways seeds can be dispersed?

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By wind and by animals.

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What is a flower?

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The part of a plant that produces seeds and often has colorful petals.

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What role do bees play in pollination?

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Bees collect nectar and pollen from flowers, helping to transfer pollen.

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What happens after a seed is dispersed?

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It can grow into a new plant if it lands in a suitable environment.