Seed Dispersal

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 dandelion seeds dispersed?

• by animals

• by explosion or bursting

• by wind

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How are raspberries dispersed?

• by animals

• by explosion or bursting

• by water

True/False: Pollination can occur within the same flower. 

• True 
• False 

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True/False: Pollination can occur between flowers of the same plant. 

• True 
• False 

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I have large petals and are usually brightly colored. How am I pollinated?

• By animals
• By birds 
• By insects 
• All of the above

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Which is a more reliable method of pollination?

• Animal pollination 
• Wind pollination 

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Many flowering plants have very colorful petals like the lily seen here. What is the main purpose of these colorful petals?

• to protect the plant from predators
• to capture sunlight for photosynthesis
• to distract birds from eating the seeds
• to attract insects that pollinate the flower

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These sunflowers seem to follow the path of the sun as it travels across the sky during the day. Plants bending toward or following light is a response called:

• hydrotropism
• photosynthesis 
• thigmotropism
• phototropism

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Some plants have developed structures for defense so they are not eaten by other animals. Which of the following defenses is pictured?

• Poisionous Roots
• Poisionous Fruits
• Poisionous Stomatas
• Poisious Thorns

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