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What is pollination?

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Pollination is the process where pollen from the male part of a flower is transferred to the female part of the same or another flower, allowing seeds to form.

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What is seed dispersal?

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Seed dispersal is the movement of seeds away from the parent plant to help them grow in new locations.

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What are the three main types of seed dispersal?

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The three main types of seed dispersal are by wind, water, and animals.

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How do seeds disperse by wind?

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Seeds that are light and have wings or fluff can be carried away by the wind.

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How do seeds disperse by water?

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Seeds that can float on water can be carried away to new places by rivers, lakes, or oceans.

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How do animals help in seed dispersal?

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Animals eat fruits and carry the seeds in their bodies, then drop them in different locations.

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What is an example of a plant that uses wind for seed dispersal?

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Dandelions use wind to disperse their seeds.

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What is an example of a plant that uses water for seed dispersal?

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Coconuts can float on water and travel to new shores.

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What is an example of a plant that uses animals for seed dispersal?

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Berries are eaten by animals, and the seeds are spread through their droppings.

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What happens to pollen when a pollinator visits a flower?

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The pollinator collects nectar and pollen sticks to its body, which can then be transferred to another flower.