The Amazing Journey of Plants: Understanding Life Cycles

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What is contained within a seed?

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A seed contains a tiny plant embryo, stored food, and has a protective coating called a seed coat.

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What conditions are needed for seed germination?

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Seeds need water, warmth, and the right conditions to germinate.

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What happens during the germination stage?

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The seed coat softens and breaks open, a small root grows downward, and a tiny shoot grows upward.

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What are cotyledons?

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Cotyledons are the first leaves that appear during the seedling stage.

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What occurs during the adult plant stage?

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The plant is fully grown with strong stems and many leaves, makes its own food through photosynthesis, and flowers begin to form.

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Why do flowers bloom?

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Flowers bloom to attract pollinators, which help in pollination to make new seeds.

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How do seeds form and spread?

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Seeds form inside fruits or seed pods, mature, and become ready to spread by wind, water, animals, or bursting seed pods.

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Why are plant life cycles important?

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Plant life cycles are important because plants provide food, release oxygen, and new plants grow to replace old ones.

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How do plants contribute to the environment?

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Plants provide food for people and animals, release oxygen into the air, and grow to replace old plants.

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What are some ways plants spread their seeds?

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Plants spread their seeds through wind, water, animals, and bursting seed pods.