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WorksheetsYear 9 Fruit and seed Dispersal
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
The purpose of seed dispersal is for the seeds to __________.
germinate at the same time
move to the same place and grow
move further away from the parent plant
compete with one another for minerals in the soil
How are coconuts dispersed?
by animals
by water
by wind
State the method of dispersal for this seed/ fruit.
Wind
Animal
Water
Splitting Action
What are the characteristic of the seeds dispersed by man and animals?
A: Can float on water
B: Sweet and juicy
C: Have hooks or stiff hairs
D: Have wing-like structures and are light
A and B only
B and C only
C and D only
A, B and C only
A mystery fruit was said to be dispersed by water.
How can one confirm this statement?
A: Place the fruit on water to see if it floats.
B: Find the mass of the fruit by putting it on a weighing scale.
C: Cut open the fruit to see if it has a fibrous husk.
D: Cut the fruit to see if it containts water.
A and B only
B and D only
A and C only
C and D only
State the characters ideal for dispersion by wind.
Small, light and hair-like
Small, light and sharp hooks
Big, light and fibrous husk
Big, light and explode
How are shorea seeds dispersed?
By wind
By animal
By splitting
By water
How are grape seeds dispersed?
By wind
By animal
By splitting
By water
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.
How are dandelion seeds dispersed?
by animals
by explosion or bursting
by wind
