How I Grow: The Story of a Little Plant's Life Cycle

What is a seed coat?

• A plant

• The outer protective layer of a seed

• A cute little jacket seeds wear to stay warm

What is germination?

• The process by which plants begin to grow and sprout

• The process by which plants make their own food

• The process by which people spread germs

What is a seedling?

• The outer protective layer of a seed

• A small, fragile young plant

• A fully grown plant

What do seeds need to grow?

• Oxygen, moisture, sunlight and the right temperature

• Oxygen, food, moisture and sunlight

• Plant pot, food and grass

A plant’s life cycle begins with a ________.

• Leaf

• Seedling

• Seed

Which of the following pictures shows the adult stage of the life cycle of a plant?

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At which stage does a plant produce flowers?

• Seed stage

• Germination stage

• Adult stage

What is pollen?

• A powdery substance that contains half of the genetic material needed to create a new plant

• A green pigment that uses sunlight, water and carbon dioxide to produce energy for a plant

• A small, fragile young plant

Which stage comes after the seed in the life cycle of a plant?

• Adult

• Seedling

• Germination

Which of the following is the last stage in the life cycle of a plant?

• Seed

• Pollination

• Seedling