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Seeds and Germination

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Germination is

a)

When a seed starts to grow

b)

When an egg and pollen join together

c)

When Pollen moves stamen to stigma

d)

When a plant makes its own food.

2.

The part of the seed that grows into a new plant

a)

food store

b)

seed coat

c)

embryo

d)

first leaf

3.

List three external conditions required for seed germination

a)

soil, water, air

b)

suitable temperature, water, sunlight

c)

oxygen, water, suitable temperature

4.

Which is NOT part of a seed?

a)

seed coat

b)

embryo

c)

pollen

d)

food store

5.

Which part of the plant should come out before it can make it's own food?

a)

seed leaf

b)

seed coat

c)

tiny shoot

d)

first leaves

6.

How are dandelion seeds dispersed?

a)

by animals

b)

by explosion or bursting

c)

by wind

7.

The seed is protected by an outer covering called:

a)

cotyledon

b)

embryo

c)

seed coat

d)

germination

8.

It is the spreading of seeds to other places.

a)

germination

b)

habitat

c)

seed dispersal

9.

Which of these stages happens AFTER a seed is planted and BEFORE it grows into a seedling?

a)

adult stage

b)

seedling stage

c)

germination stage

d)

seed stage

10.

The seed is protected by ...

a)

... a raincoat

b)

... a layer of soil

c)

... a seed coat

d)

... a small amount of water

11.

The small baby plant inside the seed is called ...

a)

... a shoot.

b)

... an embryo.

c)

... a leaf.

d)

... a root.

12.

What is the primary function of the seed coat?

a)

To provide nutrients to the embryo

b)

To protect the seed from physical damage and disease

c)

To facilitate water absorption

d)

To aid in photosynthesis

13.

Which of the following is a necessary condition for seed germination?

a)

Direct sunlight

b)

High humidity

c)

Presence of oxygen

d)

Low temperature

14.

During germination, which part of the seed emerges first?

a)

The root

b)

The stem

c)

The leaves

d)

The flower

15.

What role does water play in the germination process?

a)

It provides energy for the seed

b)

It activates enzymes that initiate growth

c)

It supplies carbon dioxide for photosynthesis

d)

It protects the seed from pests