Magic School Bus Seeds

When pollen travels down the tube of a flower to the egg, what is created?

• seed

• more pollen

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What is the primary function of seeds in plants?

• To provide food for animals

• To store water

• To reproduce and grow new plants

• To attract pollinators

Which part of the seed is responsible for storing nutrients?

• Seed coat

• Embryo

• Cotyledon

• Endosperm

In the Magic School Bus episode about seeds, what scientific concept is primarily explored?

• Photosynthesis

• Germination

• Pollination

• Transpiration

What conditions are necessary for seed germination?

• Light and soil

• Water and oxygen

• Heat and sunlight

• Nutrients and fertilizer

Which of the following is a real-world application of understanding seed germination?

• Developing drought-resistant crops

• Creating artificial fertilizers

• Designing solar panels

• Building wind turbines

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What experiment can be conducted to observe seed germination?

• Placing seeds in a dark box

• Soaking seeds in water and observing sprouting

• Freezing seeds and checking for growth

• Exposing seeds to high temperatures

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How do seeds disperse to new locations?

• Through animal digestion

• By wind and water

• Via human intervention

• All of the above

What is the role of the seed coat?

• To protect the seed from damage

• To absorb sunlight

• To produce food

• To attract insects

Which of the following seeds is known for its ability to float on water for dispersal?

• Coconut

• Sunflower

• Peanut

• Apple