Categorising fruits and seeds based on their mode of dispersal practice exercise 3

The seed shown in the image below  is adapted for wind dispersal. Explain two possible disadvantages this method of dispersal may cause in a crowded town environment.  (2 marks)

The seed shown in the image below  is adapted for wind dispersal. Explain two possible disadvantages this method of dispersal may cause in a crowded town environment.  (2 marks)

Peter saw a pea pod burst and scatter seeds in the shamba. What method of dispersal is this, and why is it helpful?  (1 mark)

Peter saw a pea pod burst and scatter seeds in the shamba. What method of dispersal is this, and why is it helpful?  (1 mark)

During weeding, a student noticed burr seeds stuck on her socks. Give two problems these seeds may cause if she moves to another farm.  (2 marks)

During weeding, a student noticed burr seeds stuck on her socks. Give two problems these seeds may cause if she moves to another farm.  (2 marks)

 In a bean farm, many pods burst open and scattered seeds, but few seedlings were seen later. Explain two reasons for low germination despite explosive dispersal.  (2 marks)

 In a bean farm, many pods burst open and scattered seeds, but few seedlings were seen later. Explain two reasons for low germination despite explosive dispersal.  (2 marks)

In a bean farm, many pods burst open and scattered seeds, but few seedlings were seen later. Explain two reasons for low germination despite explosive dispersal.  (2 marks)

Jane ate a mango and threw the seed in the garden. Later, a new mango plant grew. What method of dispersal is this?  (1 mark)

Jane ate a mango and threw the seed in the garden. Later, a new mango plant grew. What method of dispersal is this?  (1 mark)

Musa found coconuts floating in the ocean after a storm. Which method of dispersal is this, and why is it useful?  (1 mark)

Musa found coconuts floating in the ocean after a storm. Which method of dispersal is this, and why is it useful?  (1 mark)

The fruit in the image below stuck to a cow’s skin as it walked through grass. Name the method of dispersal and explain why it is important.  (2 marks)

The fruit in the image below stuck to a cow’s skin as it walked through grass. Name the method of dispersal and explain why it is important.  (2 marks)

The seed in the image below was blown away by the wind. Name the method of dispersal and explain why this helps the plant.  (2 marks)

The seed in the image below was blown away by the wind. Name the method of dispersal and explain why this helps the plant.  (2 marks)

The seed in the image below was blown away by the wind. Name the method of dispersal and explain why this helps the plant.  (2 marks)

The seed in the image below was blown away by the wind. Name the method of dispersal and explain why this helps the plant.  (2 marks)

A mango tree near a busy market produces many fruits, but only a few seedlings are seen growing nearby. Suggest two reasons for low success in dispersal despite many fruits being eaten.  (2 marks)

A mango tree near a busy market produces many fruits, but only a few seedlings are seen growing nearby. Suggest two reasons for low success in dispersal despite many fruits being eaten.  (2 marks)

A farmer complains that coconuts from a neighbouring beach farm keep germinating in his land downstream. Suggest two ways in which water dispersal makes control of these plants difficult. (2 marks)

A farmer complains that coconuts from a neighbouring beach farm keep germinating in his land downstream. Suggest two ways in which water dispersal makes control of these plants difficult. (2 marks)

A farmer complains that coconuts from a neighbouring beach farm keep germinating in his land downstream. Suggest two ways in which water dispersal makes control of these plants difficult. (2 marks)