How To Nail Challenging Science Questions That Many Students Fumble On? Question 1

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1. Question:

Which fruit, A or B, is likely to be dispersed by animals? Explain why.
State an advantage of seed dispersal for the plant.

2. Topic(s):

Living & Non Living Things

3. Key words:

(a) A, B, dispersed by animals, a reason

(b) an advantage, seed dispersal

4. Answer:

1. Fruit B. When passing animals comes into contact with the fruit, the fruit hooks or clings onto the fur or hair, which is then carried further away from the parent plant.

2. The young will not compete with the parent plant for water, nutrients, sunlight and space.

5. Tip(s):

Student tends to overlook giving a reason for the answer. Read carefully.

Think of the key word “overcrowding” to link.

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