Why is seed dispersal important for plants?

It prevents overcrowding, reduces competition for resources like sunlight and water, and allows plants to colonize new areas.

Name three ways seeds can be dispersed, according to the video.

Wind dispersal, water dispersal, and animal dispersal.

Dandelion seeds have fluffy tufts that act like kites or feathers, helping them to float in the wind.

Coconuts fall into the water and float to new locations, where they can grow into new coconut palm trees.

Grade 5th Grade · Science · 50 min

I can explain what seed dispersal is and why it is important for plants.

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3 key concepts

1
Seeds need to travel away from the parent plant because there might not be enough space, soil, or water for all of them to grow.
2
Some seeds, like dandelions and maple samaras, have fluffy tufts or wings that help them travel by wind.
3
Animals can help seeds travel by eating fruits and carrying the seeds in their stomachs, or by forgetting where they buried seeds like acorns.

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“Explain in your own words what seed dispersal is and give two reasons why it is important for plants.”

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