Plant Life Cycle and Seed Dispersal

What is the group of stages that a living thing goes through from the beginning of its life until the end called?

• life story

• life history

• life cycle

• growing season

A plant begins its life as a?

• seed

• flower

• petal

• larva

Complete the life cycle. 1. Seed 2. Seedling 3. __________ 4. Adult Plant

• Larva

• Pollen

• Young Plant

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What part of a plant takes in the most water and is responsible for anchoring the plant?

• leaves

• roots

• stem

• flowers

What part of the plant helps it to stay upright?

• stem

• flowers

• leaves

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What is the main purpose of flowers?

• to attract bees for pollination

• create flower arrangements

• feed birds

• protect the plant from wind

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What does it mean to germinate?

• spread germs all over the place

• sprout from a seed to a young adult plant

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What is seed dispersal?

• when seeds are spread out, mainly by wind and animals

• when a seed is split in two parts

Trees that do not have flowers form seeds in their...

• leaves

• stem

• cones

What role does fruit play in a plant's life cycle?

• It tastes yummy.

• It protects the seed as the seed develops.

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