Seed Dispersal

The term 'dispersal' means to

• Gather together

• Sort in a particular order

• Scatter about

One importance of seed dispersal is to prevent

• Overcrowding

• Poor growth of young plant

• All of the above

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The agent of dispersal that force out seeds from a pod with a loud sound is termed

• Explosive mechanism

• Atomic explosion

• Mechanical explosion

Seeds that have rough surfaces and structures for attachment are usually dispersed by

• Wind

• Water

• Animals

After maturing, fruits must be harvested from trees or plants otherwise they

• Fall to the ground once they ripen

• Turn back into flowers

• Decay while being attached to the tree

The act of removing fruits and seeds from mature crops on the farm is known as

• Ploughing

• Harvesting

• Tilling

Humans also help in dispersal of seeds.

• True

• False

Which of these animals is known to collect seeds to store for eating during winter season but end up not remembering where some are hidden thereby helping plants disperse their seeds?

• Eagles

• Squirrels

• Ants

Plants rely on external factors to help them scatter their seeds. These are called

• Agents of dispersal

• Methods of disposal

• Means of transportation

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Why do you think it is important for seeds to be dispersed?

Answer explanation

This is because it help to reduce overcrowding and gives the seeds a new environment to grow well without having to struggle for sunlight, water and nutrients with its parent plant.