More about plants

Why is it good for seeds to land away from a tree?

• So it will not be in the shade of the tree-it needs the sunlight.

• So the big tree will not fall on it.

• So it can get water.

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Why do coconut trees grow near the ocean?

• They like the beach.

• So the seeds can fall into the water and travel.

• The seeds need the salt water.

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What do seeds need to grow?

• sun and people

• sun, water and soil

• water and wind

• soil, dirt and rocks

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How can seeds disperse (travel to other places)?

• wind

• water

• people

• animals

What is the last step in the seed cycle?

• flower

• dispersal of seeds

• roots

• plant seed

What part of the plant is the arrow pointing to?

• leaf
• flower 
• stem
• roots 

What part of the plant is underground?

• roots 
• Leaves 
• Flower 
• stem

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What way is this seed most likely to travel?

• Water 
• Human 
• Wind
• Animal droppings 

What is this a picture of?

• Circle of Plants 
• Life Cycle of a Pumpkin
• Life Growth of a Pumpkin
• Changing of a seed 

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How is this seed most likely to travel?

• Wind
• Animal 
• Water 
• Seedpod explosion