Sandbox Tree Seed Pod Mechanics

The video discusses the Sandbox tree, known for its spiky appearance and explosive seed pods. These pods burst open due to tension, flinging seeds at high speeds to ensure they spread far from the parent tree. This mechanism evolved to reduce competition among seeds and with the parent tree, allowing them to thrive in dense forests.

What is a distinctive feature of the Sandbox tree?

• It has smooth bark.

• It has small, round leaves.

• It grows in deserts.

• It is covered in spikes.

What happens to the seed pods of the Sandbox tree as they dry?

• They shrink and fall off.

• They explode.

• They change color.

• They become edible.

At what speed do the seeds of the Sandbox tree travel?

• 70 meters per second

• 50 meters per second

• 30 meters per second

• 10 meters per second

Why does the Sandbox tree's seed pod explode?

• To scare away predators.

• To spread seeds far from the parent tree.

• To produce a loud noise.

• To attract pollinators.

What is the main reason for the large size of the Sandbox tree seeds?

• They are designed to float.

• They are packed with fuel.

• They are meant to be eaten by animals.

• They contain a lot of water.

How far can the seeds of the Sandbox tree be flung?

• 20 meters

• 10 meters

• 40 meters

• 60 meters