How Pollen and Seeds Travel

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What is pollen?

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A powdery substance produced by flowers.

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How can pollen be transferred from one flower to another?

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By animals.

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What role do insects play in the movement of pollen?

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Insects carry pollen from one flower to another.

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How does wind help in the movement of seeds?

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Wind carries seeds to new locations where they can grow.

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What might happen to a plant population if there were no animals to help move seeds?

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The plant population might decrease due to lack of seed dispersal.

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What is seed dispersal?

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The process by which seeds are spread away from the parent plant.

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Name one way seeds can travel.

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By wind.

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What is one benefit of animals moving seeds?

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Animals help plants grow in new areas.

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What happens to seeds when they land in a good spot?

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They can grow into new plants.

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Why is pollen important for flowers?

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Pollen helps flowers reproduce.