WorksheetsSeed Dispersal
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What does dispersal mean?
to germinate
to move away
to grow into an adult
to become a mature seed
Why do seeds need to get away from the parent plant?
to have space to grow
the seed needs a quiet space
the parent cannot raise offspring
because it will use the parents resources
What structure do some hitchhikers stick to?
fur
skin
teeth
toenails
What is one way seeds might stick?
they are very tastey
they are very heavy
they have a sticky layer
they have a smooth shell
Why would a plant want an animal to eat its fruit?
to disperse the seeds
to make the animal sick
to help the animal survive
to keep it away from leaves
What is the effect of squirrels burying seeds?
other squirrels will eat the seeds
other squirrels will steal the seeds
the seeds have a safe place to grow
the seeds cannot grow without sunlight
What is a trait that helps seeds be carried by the wind?
they are light
they are round
they are sharp
they are colorful
Which trait best helps a seed be dispersed by water?
it floats
it is sharp
it is round
it is colorful
Which seed travels in the ocean?
coconut
dandelion
sunflower
tomato
How does fire help seeds?
it makes space for them to grow
it helps plants produce more seeds
it heats them up so they germinate
it makes animals run from plants
