Seed Dispersal Review

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

How are coconuts dispersed?

• by animals

• by water

• by wind

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Why it is better for seeds to be scattered far and wide?

• To provide shelter to other animals.

• For farmers to see which soil is good for the plants.

• For plants to have a better chance of growing healthier.

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I have parachute like structures. What is likely my dispersal method?

• wind
• water 
• animals
• explosive action

I have hooks to cling to animal fur. What is likely my dispersal method?

• wind
• water 
• animals
• explosive action

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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I am waterproof and have fibrous husk. What is likely my dispersal method?

• wind
• water 
• animals
• explosive action

Sometimes animals will _________ seeds and then forget to come back for them.

• carry
• hide
• drop
• eat

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