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Seed Dispersal

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The purpose of seed dispersal is for the seeds to __________.

a)

germinate at the same time

b)

move to the same place and grow

c)

move further away from the parent plant

d)

compete with one another for minerals in the soil

2.

It is the spreading of seeds to other places.

a)

germination

b)

habitat

c)

seed dispersal

3.

How are dandelion seeds dispersed?

a)

by animals

b)

by explosion or bursting

c)

by wind

4.

Why it is better for seeds to be scattered far and wide?

a)

To provide shelter to other animals.

b)

For farmers to see which soil is good for the plants.

c)

For plants to have a better chance of growing healthier.

5.
I have parachute like structures. What is likely my dispersal method?
a)
wind
b)
water 
c)
animals
d)
explosive action
6.
I have hooks to cling to animal fur. What is likely my dispersal method?
a)
wind
b)
water 
c)
animals
d)
explosive action
7.
My pod splits open and seeds are thrown out with a force. What is likely my dispersal method?
a)
wind
b)
water 
c)
animals
d)
explosive action
8.

State the characters ideal for dispersion by wind.

a)

Small, light and hair-like

b)

Small, light and sharp hooks

c)

Big, light and fibrous husk

d)

Big, light and explode

9.

Why are shorea seeds able to be dispersed by the wind?

a)

It is light and has wing-like structure

b)

It has hooks to hook onto the fur of animals

c)

It has a fibrous husk that makes it float

d)

It has dry pods that split open

10.

State the method of dispersal for this seed/ fruit.

a)

Wind

b)

Animal

c)

Water

d)

Splitting Action

11.

Why are bur seeds able to be dispersed by animals?

a)

It is light and has wing-like structure

b)

It has hooks to hook onto the fur of animals

c)

It has a fibrous husk that makes it float

d)

It has dry pods that split open

12.

All the following are the plants dispersal method except.......

a)

By wind

b)

By water

c)

By animals

d)

By explosion

e)

By fire

13.

_______________ are formed are fertilisation.

a)

Petals

b)

Seeds

c)

Ovules

14.

What is a parent plant?

a)

A small plant that has the roots, stem and leaves.

b)

The plant that produces different plants like itself