Plant Reproduction and Seed Dispersal

The video explores the vibrant colors of fruits and vegetables, explaining that these colors attract animals to eat them, aiding in seed dispersal. It distinguishes between fruits and vegetables based on seed presence and discusses how animals help spread seeds by eating fruits. The video also covers alternative seed dispersal methods, like wind, and highlights how different animals perceive fruit colors differently, using lemurs as an example.

Why do fruits and vegetables come in a variety of colors?

• To attract animals to eat them

• To scare away predators

• To blend in with their surroundings

• To absorb more sunlight

What common feature do tomatoes, peppers, and melons share?

• They are all green on the outside

• They are all vegetables

• They all have seeds inside

• They are all sweet

Which of the following is NOT a fruit according to plant scientists?

• Tomato

• Spinach

• Cucumber

• Eggplant

What is the primary function of leaves on a plant?

• To attract pollinators

• To store water

• To protect the plant from animals

• To help plants get energy from sunlight

What is the main job of a fruit in a plant's life cycle?

• To store water

• To attract pollinators

• To hold and protect seeds

• To provide food for animals

How do some seeds survive the journey through an animal's digestive system?

• They dissolve completely

• They are too small to be digested

• They are absorbed by the animal

• They have a protective outer shell

Why do plants need animals to help spread their seeds?

• Animals help seeds grow faster

• Animals protect seeds from predators

• Animals help seeds find new places with resources

• Animals provide nutrients to the seeds

What is an example of a plant that uses wind for seed dispersal?

• Cucumber vine

• Tomato plant

• Dandelion

• Apple tree

Why do some fruits appear more colorful to certain animals?

• Fruits are painted by humans

• Animals are colorblind

• Fruits change color in different environments

• Animals have different color vision

What role do lemurs play in the ecosystem of Madagascar?

• They control insect populations

• They help spread seeds by eating fruits

• They are predators of small mammals

• They pollinate flowers