Exploring Seed Dispersal Methods

Which of the following is NOT a type of seed dispersal?

• Wind dispersal

• Animal dispersal

• Water dispersal

• Root dispersal

What is the main advantage of seed dispersal for plants?

• It helps seeds grow faster.

• It prevents overcrowding and competition.

• It makes seeds heavier.

• It changes the color of seeds.

Which of the following seeds is most likely to be dispersed by wind?

• Coconut

• Dandelion

• Mango

• Pea

How do seeds adapted for wind dispersal usually look?

• Large and heavy

• Brightly colored

• Light and have wings or hairs

• Covered in spikes

Which of the following is an example of water dispersal?

• A maple seed spinning to the ground

• A coconut floating in the ocean

• A burr sticking to an animal’s fur

• A pea pod bursting open

What helps seeds float on water for dispersal?

• Hard shells

• Air spaces inside the seed

• Bright colors

• Sweet taste

Which type of seed dispersal involves animals eating the fruit and passing the seeds out in their droppings?

• Wind dispersal

• Water dispersal

• Animal dispersal

• Explosion dispersal

Why is wind dispersal important for some plants?

• It allows seeds to travel long distances.

• It makes seeds taste better.

• It helps seeds grow underwater.

• It changes the color of the flowers.

Which of the following is a mechanism used by wind-dispersed seeds?

• Hooks and barbs

• Fleshy fruit

• Parachute-like structures

• Hard shells

What would happen if all seeds fell and grew right next to the parent plant?

• There would be plenty of space and resources for all.

• The plants would compete for sunlight, water, and nutrients.

• The seeds would grow faster.

• The seeds would change color.