Seed Germination

Use story details to draw conclusion about how the wind helps the seed.

• The wind can't help the seed.
• The wind can only hurt the seed.
• The wind carries it across the land.
• Seeds don't need the wind.

Why is it important that the seed does not land in the ocean?

• It will float away.
• The tiny seed would not grow if it landed in the ocean.
• The tiny seed does not need water.
• Seeds can never land in water.

What conclusion can you draw about seeds and animals?

• Animals do not like seeds.
• Animals eat seeds so being small helps seeds stay safe from animals so they can grow.
• Seeds will always be safe if they are on the ground.
• Animals only eat the seeds once they grow into plants.

What do you know about what plants need to grow?

• Plants grow with fresh air.
• Plants grow if they have water.
• Plants need sunshine and water to grow.
• Plants need water and air to grow.

Pollination occurs when______ travels from the male part of the flower to the female part of the flower.

• seed
• wind
• pollen
• roots

Seeds need _______ , warm temperatures, and nutrients in order to start growing.

• grass
• water
• leaves
• stems

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When we see growth or a seed sprouts it shows _______.

• pollination
• sun
• germination
• reproduction

A seed can move by wind, water, and ________.

• clouds
• singing
• cars
• animals

The main function of the leaves of a plants is....

• carry out photosynthesis
• support the plant
• get water to all plant parts
• anchor the plant

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In which structure do seeds develop?

• Anther
• Ovary
• Pollen Grain
• Spore