Adaptations of flowers to wind and insect pollination practice exercise 4

In heavily polluted urban areas like Nairobi city centre, insect populations have dropped. A scientist is studying how this affects flower adaptations over time. Which adaptation is most likely to become more common in such flowers?

In heavily polluted urban areas like Nairobi city centre, insect populations have dropped. A scientist is studying how this affects flower adaptations over time. Which adaptation is most likely to become more common in such flowers?  (1 mark)

In heavily polluted urban areas like Nairobi city centre, insect populations have dropped. A scientist is studying how this affects flower adaptations over time. Which adaptation is most likely to become more common in such flowers?  (1 mark)

A beekeeper in Kitui wants to plant flowers that will help increase honey production. Which adaptation should the flowers have to benefit the bees most?

A beekeeper in Kitui wants to plant flowers that will help increase honey production. Which adaptation should the flowers have to benefit the bees most?  (1 mark)

A beekeeper in Kitui wants to plant flowers that will help increase honey production. Which adaptation should the flowers have to benefit the bees most?  (1 mark)

A beekeeper in Kitui wants to plant flowers that will help increase honey production. Which adaptation should the flowers have to benefit the bees most?  (1 mark)

A class in Nyeri is designing a bee-friendly garden at school. Which flower trait should they prioritise to attract bees for pollination?

A class in Nyeri is designing a bee-friendly garden at school. Which flower trait should they prioritise to attract bees for pollination?  (1 mark)

A class in Nyeri is designing a bee-friendly garden at school. Which flower trait should they prioritise to attract bees for pollination?  (1 mark)

A class in Nyeri is designing a bee-friendly garden at school. Which flower trait should they prioritise to attract bees for pollination?  (1 mark)

A new hybrid maize variety in Trans Nzoia has flowers with short stamens and sticky pollen. Farmers report lower yields. What could be a possible cause?

A new hybrid maize variety in Trans Nzoia has flowers with short stamens and sticky pollen. Farmers report lower yields. What could be a possible cause?  (1 mark)

A new hybrid maize variety in Trans Nzoia has flowers with short stamens and sticky pollen. Farmers report lower yields. What could be a possible cause?  (1 mark)

A new hybrid maize variety in Trans Nzoia has flowers with short stamens and sticky pollen. Farmers report lower yields. What could be a possible cause?  (1 mark)

Based on the following table comparing two flowers, which is more likely to be pollinated by wind? FeatureFlower XFlower Y Petal colourDull brownBright yellow ScentNoneStrong and sweet Stigma positionHanging outsideDeep inside flower Pollen typeLight and drySticky and heavy

Based on the following table comparing two flowers, which is more likely to be pollinated by wind?  (1 mark) Feature Flower X Flower Y Petal colour Dull brown Bright yellow Scent None Strong and sweet Stigma position Hanging outside Deep inside flower Pollen type Light and dry Sticky and heavy

Based on the following table comparing two flowers, which is more likely to be pollinated by wind?  (1 mark) Feature Flower X Flower Y Petal colour Dull brown Bright yellow Scent None Strong and sweet Stigma position Hanging outside Deep inside flower Pollen type Light and dry Sticky and heavy

Based on the following table comparing two flowers, which is more likely to be pollinated by wind?  (1 mark) Feature Flower X Flower Y Petal colour Dull brown Bright yellow Scent None Strong and sweet Stigma position Hanging outside Deep inside flower Pollen type Light and dry Sticky and heavy

Based on the following table comparing two flowers, which is more likely to be pollinated by wind?  (1 mark) Feature Flower X Flower Y Petal colour Dull brown Bright yellow Scent None Strong and sweet Stigma position Hanging outside Deep inside flower Pollen type Light and dry Sticky and heavy

During a science walk in Kisumu, learners observed this flower. Why is this flower more likely to be pollinated by insects than by wind?

During a science walk in Kisumu, learners observed this flower. Why is this flower more likely to be pollinated by insects than by wind?  (1 mark)

During a science walk in Kisumu, learners observed this flower. Why is this flower more likely to be pollinated by insects than by wind?  (1 mark)

During a science walk in Kisumu, learners observed this flower. Why is this flower more likely to be pollinated by insects than by wind?  (1 mark)

During a science walk in Kisumu, learners observed this flower. Why is this flower more likely to be pollinated by insects than by wind?  (1 mark)

In Naivasha, a student measures pollen travel distance from wind-pollinated flowers during calm and windy days. What conclusion is most reasonable?

In Naivasha, a student measures pollen travel distance from wind-pollinated flowers during calm and windy days. What conclusion is most reasonable?  (1 mark)

In Naivasha, a student measures pollen travel distance from wind-pollinated flowers during calm and windy days. What conclusion is most reasonable?  (1 mark)

In Naivasha, a student measures pollen travel distance from wind-pollinated flowers during calm and windy days. What conclusion is most reasonable?  (1 mark)

Mary observed that the maize plant in her school farm has long tassels that sway in the wind. What is the purpose of this adaptation?

Mary observed that the maize plant in her school farm has long tassels that sway in the wind, as shown below. What is the purpose of this adaptation? (1 mark)

Mary observed that the maize plant in her school farm has long tassels that sway in the wind, as shown below. What is the purpose of this adaptation? (1 mark)

Mary observed that the maize plant in her school farm has long tassels that sway in the wind, as shown below. What is the purpose of this adaptation? (1 mark)

A school in Mombasa plants colourful flowers hoping to attract butterflies, but few show up. On checking, the flowers have no scent or nectar. What adaptation is missing?

A school in Mombasa plants colourful flowers hoping to attract butterflies, but few show up. On checking, the flowers have no scent or nectar. What adaptation is missing?  (1 mark)

A school in Mombasa plants colourful flowers hoping to attract butterflies, but few show up. On checking, the flowers have no scent or nectar. What adaptation is missing?  (1 mark)

A school in Mombasa plants colourful flowers hoping to attract butterflies, but few show up. On checking, the flowers have no scent or nectar. What adaptation is missing?  (1 mark)

A farmer in Eldoret wants to grow crops that rely on wind pollination to avoid the cost of attracting pollinators. Which of the following features should she look for in the flowers of those crops?

A farmer in Eldoret wants to grow crops that rely on wind pollination to avoid the cost of attracting pollinators. Which of the following features should she look for in the flowers of those crops?  (1 mark)

A farmer in Eldoret wants to grow crops that rely on wind pollination to avoid the cost of attracting pollinators. Which of the following features should she look for in the flowers of those crops?  (1 mark)

A farmer in Eldoret wants to grow crops that rely on wind pollination to avoid the cost of attracting pollinators. Which of the following features should she look for in the flowers of those crops?  (1 mark)