Seed

It is the spreading of seeds to other places.

• germination

• habitat

• seed dispersal

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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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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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

What structure of the plant holds the embryo? 

• Stem

• Seed

• Flower

•  Fruit

What does an ovule become when it is fertilised?

• a seed

• a sprout

• a fruit

• it stays an ovule

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

• wind

• water

• animals

• explosion

How are bur seeds dispersed?

• By wind

• By animal

• By splitting

• By water

All fruits have seeds.

• True

• False

Why is fruit formed around an apple seed?

• Fruit is formed around the seed to provide food for the seed.

• Fruit is not formed around the seed.

• Fruit encourages animals to eat the seed and excrete it elsewhere.

• Plants like to feed animals.

How are coconuts dispersed?

• by animals

• by water

• by wind

How are raspberries dispersed?

• by animals

• by explosion or bursting

• by water