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Seed Germination Investigation
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Seed Germination Investigation
🌱 Part 1: Understanding Germination
1. What is seed germination?
When seeds are planted in soil
The process of a seed beginning to grow into a plant
When seeds are watered daily
The death of a seed
2. Which three conditions are essential for seed germination? (Check all that apply)
Water
Sunlight
Oxygen
Soil
Appropriate temperature
Fertiliser
3. What is the first part of a seed to emerge during germination?
Plumule (shoot)
Radicle (root)
Leaves
Stem
4. Why do seeds need water for germination?
5. Predict what would happen to seeds kept in a very cold environment (below 5°C):
🔬 Part 2: Investigation Planning
6. You are setting up an experiment with two groups of bean seeds:
Group A: Seeds on moist cotton wool
Group B: Seeds on dry cotton wool
Write your hypothesis (prediction): Which group will germinate first and why?
7. In this experiment, what is the variable being tested?
Type of seed
Amount of water/moisture
Temperature
Amount of light
8. List two things you should keep the same (control variables) in both groups:
1. _________________________________
2. _________________________________
📊 Part 3: Observation and Analysis
9. Complete the observation table for your germination experiment:
| Day | Group A (Moist) | Group B (Dry) | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | |||
| 3 | |||
| 5 |
10. Based on your observations, explain why water is essential for seed germination:
11. How might this investigation relate to growing plants in New Zealand's different climate zones?
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