I WONDER - How Do Seeds Spread?

The video explains how seeds can travel to different locations without being planted. It covers various methods of seed dispersal, including wind and animal assistance. Seeds can be carried by the wind to new areas where they may germinate if conditions are suitable. Some seeds, like dandelions, have wings to help them travel long distances. Animals also play a role by carrying or burying seeds, aiding in their spread.

What is one way seeds can end up in new locations without being planted?

• They grow legs and walk.

• They are carried by the wind.

• They teleport to new places.

• They dissolve and reappear elsewhere.

What must happen for seeds carried by the wind to grow?

• They must be buried underground.

• They must land in suitable conditions.

• They must be eaten by animals.

• They must land in water.

What is a common feature of seeds that allows them to be carried by the wind?

• They are very fine or have wings.

• They are very heavy.

• They are brightly colored.

• They have a sticky surface.

Which of the following seeds is known for having wings that help it travel far?

• Sunflower seeds

• Dandelion seeds

• Pumpkin seeds

• Apple seeds

How do animals contribute to seed dispersal?

• By using seeds as shelter.

• By planting seeds in gardens.

• By eating the seeds and digesting them.

• By burying or carrying seeds to new locations.