SEEDS & SEEDS

What is the hard outside of the seed called?

• seed coat

• embryo

• food storage

• seed jacket

What part of the seed develops into a plant?

• Embryo

• Seed Coat

• Roots

• Food Storage

The purpose of seed dispersal is for the seeds to __________.

• germinate at the same time

• move to the same place and grow

• move further away from the parent plant

• compete with one another for minerals in the soil

What are the conditions needed for seed germination?

• water, a suitable temperature

• a suitable temperature, air

• water, a suitable temperature

• water, a suitable temperature and air

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How are dandelion seeds dispersed?

• by animals

• by explosion or bursting

• by wind

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My pod splits open and seeds are thrown out with a force. What is likely my dispersal method?

• wind
• water 
• animals
• explosive action

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State the characters ideal for dispersion by wind.

• Small, light and hair-like

• Small, light and sharp hooks

• Big, light and fibrous husk

• Big, light and explode

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Why are grape seeds able to be dispersed by animals?

• It is light and has wing-like structure

• It is juicy and edible

• It has a fibrous husk that makes it float

• It has dry pods that split open

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The plant which traps and eats insects is ________________.

A seed used to extract oil is_____________________