Exploring Seed Dispersal

What is seed dispersal?

• The method of watering plants to help them grow.

• The way plants produce flowers and fruits.

• Seed dispersal is the movement or transport of seeds away from the parent plant.

• The process of planting seeds in the ground.

Name one type of seed dispersal.

• Gravity dispersal

• Animal dispersal

• Water dispersal

• Wind dispersal

How do animals assist in seed dispersal?

• Animals plant seeds by digging holes for food.

• Animals help seeds grow by watering them.

• Animals disperse seeds by eating fruits and excreting seeds in new locations.

• Animals carry seeds on their fur without eating them.

What is an example of a plant that uses animal-assisted seed dispersal?

• Cactus

• Pine

• Maple

• Holly

How does water help in seed dispersal?

• Water helps in seed dispersal by transporting seeds to new locations.

• Water prevents seeds from drying out in the soil.

• Water provides nutrients to seeds during germination.

• Water helps seeds to grow faster in their original location.

What is a common method of water dispersal?

• Condensation and filtration

• Sublimation and freezing

• Desalination and chlorination

• Evaporation and precipitation

What is self-dispersal in plants?

• The method of cloning plants through cuttings.

• Self-dispersal is the natural release and spread of seeds from a parent plant.

• The process of pollination by insects.

• The growth of roots in the soil.

Give an example of a plant that uses self-dispersal.

• Rose

• Cactus

• Dandelion

• Fern

Why is seed dispersal important for plants?

• Seed dispersal is important for plants because it promotes survival, reduces competition, and enhances genetic diversity.

• Seed dispersal is only important for animal species.

• Seed dispersal has no effect on plant growth.

• Seed dispersal is primarily for aesthetic purposes.

How does seed dispersal affect biodiversity?

• Seed dispersal has no impact on the genetic diversity of plants.

• Seed dispersal decreases biodiversity by concentrating plant species in one area.

• Seed dispersal enhances biodiversity by promoting genetic diversity, reducing competition, and facilitating the establishment of diverse plant communities.

• Seed dispersal only benefits animal species, not plant communities.