Understanding Seed Dispersal Methods

What is the main purpose of seed dispersal?

• To help seeds grow faster

• To spread seeds away from the parent plant to reduce competition

• To protect seeds from animals

• To make seeds heavier

Which of the following is NOT a method of seed dispersal?

• Wind

• Water

• Digging

• Animals

How are dandelion seeds dispersed?

• By water

• By wind

• By animals

• By explosion

Which type of seed is most likely to be dispersed by water?

• A seed with hooks

• A light seed with wings

• A seed with a hard, waterproof shell

• A seed inside a juicy fruit

What feature helps seeds stick to animal fur for dispersal?

• Being very small

• Having hooks or barbs

• Being colourful

• Being round and smooth

Which of these plants disperses seeds by explosion?

• Dandelion

• Coconut

• Pea pod

• Apple

A coconut is a large seed that floats on water. How is it dispersed?

• By wind

• By water

• By animals

• By explosion

What kind of dispersal is most common for fruits like berries?

• Wind

• Water

• Animals

• Explosion

What part of a maple seed helps it to be carried by the wind?

• A waterproof coat

• Hooks for attachment

• A wing-like structure

• A sweet fruit covering

Why do some seeds have a tough outer shell?

• To help them fly in the wind

• To prevent animals from eating them

• To survive passing through an animal’s digestive system

• To absorb water more quickly