Seed Dispersal

What is the main reason forests are important for our society?

• They provide a habitat for animals

• They are a source of entertainment

• They clean our air and water

• They increase property values

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

What is the process of seeds moving from one location to another called?

• Seed migration

• Seed dispersal

• Seed transportation

• Seed movement

Which of the following is NOT considered a fundamental need for seeds to grow?

• Soil

• Space

• Water

• Sunlight

What type of seed dispersal involves the use of wind?

• Mechanical dispersal

• Water dispersal

• Animal dispersal

• Wind dispersal

Which seed can travel up to 400 miles away from its parent plant?

• Maple seed

• Pine seed

• Milkweed seed

• Dandelion seed

What is a common animal dispersal strategy for seeds?

• Making seeds make noise

• Making seeds edible

• Making seeds sticky

• Making seeds glow in the dark

What is 'mass ting'?

• A special kind of tree sap

• A type of tree disease

• A method of attracting insects

• A strategy where trees produce an excess number of seeds

What do hitchhiking seeds rely on for dispersal?

• Human intervention

• Wind speed

• Animal movement

• Water currents

How do seeds dispersed by fire take advantage of their environment?

• By attracting animals with their scent

• By absorbing nutrients from ash

• By waiting for a fire to eliminate competition

• By growing faster than other plants

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Why might wind dispersal not be effective in tropical forests?

• Because of the high humidity

• Because of the lack of wind

• Because of the dense vegetation

• Because of the frequent rain