Pollination and Seed Dispersal

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What is pollination?

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The process of transferring pollen from the male part of a flower to the female part, allowing plants to make seeds.

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What is seed dispersal?

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The movement of seeds away from the parent plant to help them grow in new places.

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How do seeds move by wind?

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Seeds can be light and have wings or fluff that allows them to be carried by the wind.

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How do seeds move by water?

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Seeds can float on water and be carried to new locations when it rains or floods.

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How do animals help in seed dispersal?

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Animals can eat fruits and carry the seeds in their fur or poop them out in different places.

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What is expulsion in seed dispersal?

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When a plant bursts open and sends its seeds flying away.

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What is pollen?

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A powdery substance produced by flowers that is needed for making seeds.

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What role do bees play in pollination?

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Bees collect pollen from flowers and help transfer it, which helps plants make seeds.

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What is the difference between pollination and seed dispersal?

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Pollination is the transfer of pollen to make seeds, while seed dispersal is how seeds move away from the parent plant.

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What are some examples of animals that help with seed dispersal?

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Birds, squirrels, and bears are examples of animals that eat fruits and help spread seeds.