• It has flat leaves.

• It has a thick stem.

• It has thorns on its stem.

• It has seeds within its fruits.

What happens when a seed germinates?

• It begins to grow.

• It picks up germs from an insect.

• It spreads pollen.

• DIt loses its leaves.

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• germination

• pupa

• seedling

• stem

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Which is a characteristic that is acquired over time?

• flower color

• number of leaves

• type of fruit

• leaf shape

• leaf

• root

• stem

• thorn

• It helps the seed float in the air.

• It helps the seed protect itself from drying.

• It helps the seed protect itself from animals.

• It helps the seed spread to distant places.

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• to be eaten by all types of birds easily

• to get attached to the fur of animals easily

• to be carried by rain to new locations easily

• to get dispersed by wind to different locations easily

• by producing pollen for bees

• by using the Sun’s energy to make food

• by absorbing water and nutrients from the soil

• by absorbing oxygen from surrounding air

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Which part of the plant is responsible for providing support to the leaves?

• stem

• flower

• root

• thorn

Which pair are nonflowering plants?

• apple tree and grass

• tomato plant and bean plant

• pine tree and moss

• oak tree and roses