Exploring the Dependence of Plants on Pollinators and Seed Dispersal

The video explores the interconnectedness of garden ecosystems, focusing on how plants rely on pollinators like bees and butterflies for reproduction. It explains the process of pollination and the role of various pollinators. The video also covers seed dispersal methods, including wind, animal fur, and water, highlighting how seeds travel to new locations to grow. It emphasizes the importance of these natural processes in maintaining plant life and ecosystem balance.

What is the primary role of pollinators in a garden ecosystem?

• To provide shade for plants

• To carry pollen between flowers

• To consume plant leaves

• To produce seeds

Which of the following is NOT a pollinator?

• Bee

• Butterfly

• Hummingbird

• Snake

How do dandelion seeds primarily disperse?

• By being buried by animals

• By sticking to animal fur

• By being carried by the wind

• By floating on water

What is a burr and how does it disperse seeds?

• A seed that is buried by squirrels

• A seed that is eaten by birds

• A seed with spikes that attaches to animals

• A seed that floats on water

What happens to acorns that are hidden by squirrels?

• They are eaten by other animals

• They grow into new oak trees

• They are washed away by rain

• They dissolve in the soil

How do coconuts typically disperse to new locations?

• By being buried by animals

• By rolling on the ground

• By floating on water

• By being carried by birds

What is the significance of animals eating fruits with seeds?

• The seeds are spread to new locations

• The seeds are digested and destroyed

• The seeds are left on the plant

• The seeds are used as food by animals