2.12C Seed Dispersal and Pollination
Butterflies depend on flowers to get the nectar they eat. How do plants depend on butterflies?
a. Butterflies spread seeds to new places.
b. Butterflies eat bugs off the plants.
c. Butterflies pollinate the plants.
Butterflies pollinate the plants
What do leaves do for the plant?
a. help the plant move
b. make food using sunlight
c. hold the plant in the ground
d. carry seeds
make food using sunlight
A bird is gathering twigs and fur. Why?
a. to eat
b. to build a nest
c. to drink water
d. to migrate
to build a nest
How does camouflage help an animal survive?
It helps the animal blend in with its environment to hide from prey. It helps the animal blend in with its environment to hide and catch its prey.
A coconut falls into the ocean and travels to another shore. What caused the seed to move?
water
Which seeds are most likely to be carried by wind?
a. heavy seeds inside fruit
b. sticky seeds with hooks
c. light, fluffy seeds
d. large, hard seeds
light, fluffy seeds
Why are the roots important?
a. they catch sunlight
b. they take in water and nutrients from the soil
c. they make flowers
they take in water and nutrient from the soil
Which structure helps an animal breathe?
a. sharp teeth
b. blowhole on a dolphin
c. claws
d. tails
blowhole on a dolphin
How does an elephant's body structure help it take in water?
It uses its trunk like a straw and brings it to its mouth
How does a long tongue help some animals (like frogs)?
it helps them catch food
How can seeds travel?
By wind, water, and other animals
A student is testing plant growth. One plant gets saltwater. What should the other plant get?
How do animal structures help them survive?
they help animals meet their needs (take in food, water, and air)
What would happen if a plant did not have leaves?
The plant would be unable to make its food.
A duck has webbed feet. How do these help the duck survive?
they help it swim in water
How do animals help plants?
They move seeds to new places
What is the function of the stem?
to bring water and nutrients to the rest of the plant
Name one animal structure and how it helps the animal
examples may include: talons on eagles help them catch their prey, tiger/lion sharp teeth help them break down meat, horse strong, flat teeth help it break down plants
Which seeds are MOST likely to stick to an animal's fur?
sticky or hooked seeds
Explain how TWO plant parts help a plant survive.
roots take in water and nutrients
stem brings water and nutrients to the rest of the plant
leaves take in sunlight, water, and air to make food for the plant
fruits hold the seeds
examples can include: bees collecting nectar, hummingbirds collecting nectar, butterflies carrying pollen on their legs when they land on flowers
What is the function of the fruit?
to hold seeds
It helps it breath in water
How do animals help spread seeds?
What would you observe with a hand lens?
a. a large animal
b. a small animal or insect
c. an animal that is far away
a small animal or insect