3 How do plants increase their offspring’s chances of survival? 1. Plants spread their seeds to other places to increase the reproduction rate and avoid competition among offspring. Observe these pictures to learn about the media that plants use to spread their seeds.
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carried by flowing water
blown by the wind
by water
by wind
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eaten by animals or stuck to animals’ bodies
shot out by its own force
by its own force
by animals
Activity Booklet 10 2. Observe the pictures below. What methods do the fruits of these plants use to spread their seeds? Give your answer based on the characteristics of these fruits.
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white popinac
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dandelion
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coconut
hitchhiker plant
3. Make a model of a dandelion fruit to explore the relationship between the weight of fruits and their falling speed. Activity Booklet 11
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