Understanding Seeds and Plant Growth

What is the purpose of the seed calendar mentioned in the video?

• To track the growth of plants

• To schedule garden watering times

• To determine the best times for planting different seeds

• To record weather conditions

What are beans classified as in the context of the video?

• Seeds

• Fruits

• Roots

• Vegetables

What is the function of the seed coat?

• To attract insects for pollination

• To absorb sunlight

• To protect the seed and keep it safe

• To provide nutrients to the seed

What does the embryo inside a seed represent?

• A mature plant

• A flower

• A baby plant

• A leaf

What role does the endosperm play inside a seed?

• It acts as a protective layer

• It stores food for the embryo

• It collects sunlight

• It attracts insects

What is germination?

• The flowering of a plant

• The sprouting of a baby plant from a seed

• The growth of a seed into a mature plant

• The process of a seed developing into a fruit

What does a plant do after it breaks through the soil?

• It goes dormant

• It grows leaves to collect sunlight

• It produces flowers immediately

• It starts producing fruits

Why is it important for a plant to grow leaves?

• To produce seeds

• To provide shade

• To collect sunlight for making food

• To attract insects

How can you observe germination without using soil?

• By using a glass jar and water

• By planting seeds in sand

• By leaving seeds in the sun

• By using a plastic baggie and a damp paper towel

What is the main benefit of observing seeds in a plastic baggie?

• It allows for easy observation of the germination process

• It enhances the growth of the plant

• It speeds up the germination process

• It requires less water