THE GREAT GLASSHOUSE · SPROUTLING
Seeds & New Plants
Seedspinner Terrace
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Sproutling — Seeds & New Plants Seedspinner Terrace
Hi!
I'm Sproutling.
Welcome to Seedspinner Terrace!
Will you help me investigate seeds & new plants?
The Grumblies have mixed up our clues.
Let's check the evidence!
A seed contains a young plant and stored resources.
Germination begins growth when conditions such as water, oxygen
and suitable temperature allow.
What does germination describe?
- A. A rock melting
- B. An adult tree dying
- C. A seed beginning growth
The answer is C: A seed beginning growth
A seed contains a young plant and stored resources.
Germination begins growth when conditions such as water, oxygen
and suitable temperature allow.
That clue helps us make sense of this place.
Seeds disperse in different ways.
Wings or fluffy parts can help wind carry some seeds;
hooks can attach others to animals.
Which feature can aid wind dispersal?
- A. A sealed concrete block
- B. A light wing or fluff
- C. A heavy metal lid
The answer is B: A light wing or fluff
Seeds disperse in different ways.
Wings or fluffy parts can help wind carry some seeds;
hooks can attach others to animals.
Hmm...
how does that connect to our first clue?
Our sequence shows a seed taking in water, a root emerging,
and a shoot growing.
The young plant later needs suitable light to keep making food.
What emerges in our early sequence?
- A. A root
- B. A mature flower first
- C. A ripe fruit first
The answer is A: A root
Our sequence shows a seed taking in water, a root emerging,
and a shoot growing.
The young plant later needs suitable light to keep making food.
Nice investigating!
You've been following the evidence.
Let's bring our clues together before the adventure.
A seed contains a young plant and stored resources.
Seeds disperse in different ways.
Our sequence shows a seed taking in water, a root emerging,
and a shoot growing.
You're ready to explore Seedspinner Terrace with me!
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