Question

1. observe the image given alongside and answer the following questions.

a. identify the plant shown in the image.
b. how does the seed of this plant get dispersed from one place to another? why?

Explanation:

a. The plant in the image is a coconut palm tree. Coconut palm trees are easily recognizable by their tall, slender trunks and large, fan - like fronds.
b. The seeds (coconuts) of the coconut palm tree are dispersed by water. Coconuts have a fibrous husk that makes them buoyant. This allows them to float on water bodies such as oceans, rivers, and streams. They can be carried over long distances until they reach a suitable shore where they can germinate.

Answer:

a. Coconut palm tree
b. By water. Coconuts are buoyant due to their fibrous husk, enabling them to float and be carried by water.