Select 2 that apply.
_____ and _____ move pollen to help pollinate plants.
insects
water
wind
storms
succession
Insects and wind move pollen to help pollinate plants.
The _____ is found in the Arctic and on high mountain peaks.
steppe
deciduous
habitat
tundra
coniferous
The tundra is found in the Arctic and on high mountain peaks.
To find the correct answers, we need to determine which of the given options enable pollen movement for plant pollination.
1. Insects: Insects, such as bees, butterflies, and beetles, have fuzzy bodies and are attracted to flowers for nectar. While collecting nectar, pollen grains stick to their bodies and are transported between flowers, aiding in cross-pollination.
2. Wind: Certain plants rely on the wind to move their pollen. These plants typically have lightweight, small pollen grains that can be easily carried by air currents. Examples include grasses, pine trees, and ragweed.
3. Water: Although water is involved in pollination for some aquatic plants, it is not a common method for land-based plants. Thus, water is not a typical means for pollen dispersal and plant pollination.
4. Storms: While storms can create strong winds, which may indirectly aid in pollination for wind-pollinated plants, they are not directly involved in moving pollen.
5. Succession: Succession refers to the ecological concept of the gradual and sequential change in plant and animal communities over time, typically following a disturbance. It is not directly related to the movement of pollen for plant pollination.
Based on this information, the two options that apply are: insects and wind.