Grade 2/Final Assessment/3rd Trimester

Which of these is a way some seeds travel?

• Growing bigger

• Floating on water

Some seeds have hooks or spines. How does this help them travel?

• By tasting good to animals

• By sticking to fur or feathers

A seed falls into a river and floats to a new place. What helped this seed travel?

• Water

• Air

What helps dandelion seeds travel far away?

• Their heavy weight

• The wind blowing their fluffy parts

Squirrels sometimes bury acorns and forget about them. How does this help the oak tree?

• It helps the acorns travel to new places to grow.

• It makes the acorns change color.

Which of these seeds is most likely to be carried by the wind?

• A light, feathery seed

• A heavy apple seed

How do berries help their seeds travel?

• By being eaten by animals, who then drop the seeds.

• By sticking to the ground and growing quickly.

Imagine a seed with tiny hooks all over it. Where might you find this seed after it travels?

• Buried in the ground by the wind

• Stuck to your sock

What is one important reason why seeds need to travel?

• To become different colors.

• To find new places to grow without too much competition.

Which of the following does NOT usually help seeds travel?

• Gravity pulling them straight down

• Wind