Seed Dispersal

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What is seed dispersal?

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Seed dispersal is the process by which seeds are spread away from the parent plant to grow in new places.

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What is a pollinator?

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A pollinator is an animal, like a bee or butterfly, that helps plants reproduce by moving pollen from one flower to another.

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What is overcrowding in plants?

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Overcrowding happens when plants are too close together, making it hard for them to grow.

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Name one way animals can help disperse seeds.

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Animals can help disperse seeds by eating them and then passing them out in their droppings.

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What is one way seeds can travel by water?

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Seeds like coconuts can float on water and travel to new places.

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What do plants need to grow?

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Plants need water, light, space, and nutrients to grow.

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What is the role of wind in seed dispersal?

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Wind can carry lightweight seeds, like dandelions, to new locations.

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What happens to seeds that are buried by animals?

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Buried seeds can germinate and grow into new plants.

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What is a seed?

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A seed is a small part of a plant that can grow into a new plant.

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How do some seeds stick to animals?

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Some seeds have hooks or sticky surfaces that allow them to attach to the fur of animals.