Seed
A seed is what stage in the life of a plant?
First Stage
About how many weeks does it take for a seed to start growing after it's planted?
About 2 weeks
A seedling is what stage in the plant's life cycle?
The 3rd stage
Before a plant "flowers", what appears first?
A bud
What does a seed need to be planted in?
Soil
True or False: A Sprouting Seed is the 3rd stage in the life cycle of a plant after being a "Rooted Seed"
False; a Sprouting Seed is the 2nd Stage in the life cycle of a plant. There is no "Rooted Seed" stage.
How does a seedling prevent itself from blowing away in the wind?
It anchors itself with its roots
What stage in the life of a plant is the flower?
The 4th Stage
What are two locations a seed can be planted?
In a pot or in the ground
What is the stage called when a seed starts to grow?
The "germination stage"
What 2 purposes can the seedling's stem serve?
The stem helps the plant stay upright and delivers water from the roots through tiny tubes
Besides a flower, what else might a plant turn into?
A fruit or vegetable
What are 3 things a plant needs to grow?
Water, Soil, Sunlight
What does a seed sprout when it starts to grow?
A seed sprouts roots
The process of a plant absorbing sunlight and air to make food
Photosynthesis
What 3 ways can the seed of a flower be spread?
By wind, by animals, or by falling on the ground
BONUS QUESTION: What is the name of the process in which an animal helps spread plant seeds?
Pollination