Plant Protection
These sharp structures protect plants from animals
Thorns
A way seeds travel by floating
Water
A busy buzzing pollinator.
Bees
The transfer of pollen in flowers or cones.
Pollination
Name a plant that has thorns
This force carries lightweight seeds through the air
Wind
The powdery substance that needs to be transferred between flowers
Pollen
A plant part that is usually underground and absorbs water and minerals from the soil.
Roots
Name two ways plants defend themselves
Thorns, spines, bad taste.
Explain how coconuts travel to new places
Ocean currents
Name two flying pollinators besides bees
Bats and birds
The process when male and female reproductive parts join together.
Fertilization
How leaves protect themselves from water loss
A waxy coating
Name two types of seeds that stick to animal fur
Burrs and cockleburs
What happens after successful pollination
Fertilization
A reproductive structure of some plants, such as mosses and ferns, that can form a new plant.
Spore
Why do some plants taste bitter?
To protect themselves
What do seeds need in order to successfully grow?
The right environment (rain, sun)
Why bright flowers are important for pollination
They attract pollinators
Colorful parts that attract pollinators
Flowers