Seed Dispersal

What does dispersal mean?

• to germinate

• to move away

• to grow into an adult

• to become a mature seed

Why do seeds need to get away from the parent plant?

• to have space to grow

• the seed needs a quiet space

• the parent cannot raise offspring

• because it will use the parents resources

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What structure do some hitchhikers stick to?

• fur

• skin

• teeth

• toenails

What is one way seeds might stick?

• they are very tastey

• they are very heavy

• they have a sticky layer

• they have a smooth shell

Why would a plant want an animal to eat its fruit?

• to disperse the seeds

• to make the animal sick

• to help the animal survive

• to keep it away from leaves

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What is the effect of squirrels burying seeds?

• other squirrels will eat the seeds

• other squirrels will steal the seeds

• the seeds have a safe place to grow

• the seeds cannot grow without sunlight

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What is a trait that helps seeds be carried by the wind?

• they are light

• they are round

• they are sharp

• they are colorful

Which trait best helps a seed be dispersed by water?

• it floats

• it is sharp

• it is round

• it is colorful

Which seed travels in the ocean?

• coconut

• dandelion

• sunflower

• tomato

How does fire help seeds?

• it makes space for them to grow

• it helps plants produce more seeds

• it heats them up so they germinate

• it makes animals run from plants