Seed Dispersal
What are the three ways seed travel?
water, wind, and animals
What do plants need to sprout?
water
What do leaves do for a plant?
Collect sunlight
Do all plants need lots of water and sunlight?
No, every plant has different needs.
What part of the plant will grow into a baby plant?
A seed will grow into a baby plant.
What types of seeds travel by water?
Large ones that float
What do plants need to survive and be healthy?
Water, soil, and sunlight
Why do leaves follow the sun throughout the day?
To collect as much sunlight as possible
Should you water a cactus everyday?
No, it might explode! I doesn't need a lot of water.
What is the specific form or shape of something called?
It is called structure.
Why do plant's seeds travel away from the parent plant?
The new plant is more likely to get light. There is too much shade next to parent.
A plant has leaves that are yellow and wilting, what should you do?
Put it somewhere sunny. It may not be getting enough sunlight OR give it water and make sure the soil is wet.
What will happen if you move a plant out of the dark and by a sunny window?
The leaves will move toward the sunlight.
What would happen if you plant a cactus in the forest?
It may get too much water and not enough light.
What is a model?
A small pretend version of the real thing because the real thing might be too big to work with.
What types of seeds travel by wind?
Seeds that are light and feathery
why are roots the first thing to grow after the seed cracks open?
They are searching for water.
What happens to a plant grown in the dark with NO light?
The plant will have few leaves. The leaves will be yellow, the stems may be long, and the plant will look unhealthy.
Why can a cactus survive in a dry desert?
What part of the plants holds water in the dirt and absorbs nutrients?
The roots hold water and absorb nutrients.
What type of seeds do animals carry away to different places?
Fruits seeds like cherries, apricots, and other foods.
What is a sign that a plant is unhealthy?
Yellow leaves
What time of year is there a lot of sunlight on the forest floor?
Winter, because the trees drops so many leaves and the sun shines through to the forest floor.
How can you tell if a plant is not getting enough water or sun?
The leaves may be yellow, dried up, or wilting.
What part of the plant makes more seed and fruits?
The flowers make seeds and fruit.