Magic School Bus Goes to Seed

As Ms. Frizzle says, “We are what we eat!” What does she mean by this phrase?

• Cells get their food and energy to function from the food we eat, so it is important to eat healthy!

• Our skin turns colors to match the foods we eat.

• We all literally become fruits and vegetables one day.

• We eat what we love.

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What is the main function of a seed in a plant's life cycle?

• To provide food for animals

• To store energy for the plant

• To reproduce and grow into a new plant

• To protect the plant from diseases

Which part of the seed is responsible for its growth into a new plant?

• Seed coat

• Cotyledon

• Embryo

• Endosperm

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What conditions are necessary for a seed to germinate?

• Sunlight and soil

• Water and warmth

• Nutrients and air

• Darkness and cold

In the process of photosynthesis, what do plants primarily convert into energy?

• Water

• Carbon dioxide

• Sunlight

• Oxygen

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What is the role of chlorophyll in plants?

• To absorb water

• To absorb sunlight

• To protect from insects

• To store nutrients

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Which of the following is a method of seed dispersal?

• Photosynthesis

• Pollination

• Wind

• Germination

What is the purpose of the seed coat?

• To provide nutrients

• To protect the seed

• To help in photosynthesis

• To attract pollinators

How do seeds benefit from being dispersed away from the parent plant?

• They can grow without competition for resources

• They can receive more sunlight

• They can avoid being eaten by herbivores

• They can grow faster

What is the primary source of energy for seeds during germination?

• Sunlight

• Water

• Stored nutrients

• Soil