1 The outer covering is the seed coat.

2 A seed that has one seed leaf [COTYLEDONE] is called a monocot seed.Example;r ice,maize. 3 A seed that has two seed leaves [COTYLEDON] is called a dicot seed.Example;pe as,beans. 4 The development of a seed into a seedling is called germination. 5 The process of scattering of seeds through agents of nature like wind,water,a nimals,explosion of fruits is called dispersal of fruits. 6 Crops grown from June to October are called kharif crops.Example;rice,maize,b ajra etc. 7 We spray pesticides on crops to protect them from being destroyed by pests. 8 Plants are useful to us in various ways, a Plants give us food,wood,fibre,ruber,gum,tea and coffee. b plants provide us with life giving oxygen. c Plants help to reduce soil erosion. 9 Different parts of a seed are, a Tiny shoot. b Tiny root. c Seed leaves. d Seed coat. 10 The condition necessary for germination are, a Air;Germinating seeds need air to breathe. b Water;It makes the seedcoat soft and helps the baby plant break the seed open and come out. c Sunlight;It is needed for the cells of the seeds to become active. 11 The seeds must be dispersed so as to get enough water,food,sunlight and space to grow. The different agents of dispersal are; a Wind;cotton,madar seeds. b Water;lotus,coconut. c Animals;Xanthium,tigernail seeds. d Explosion of fruits;Peas. 12 Agriculture;The practise of growing plants in a large scale is called agricul ture. 2 Crops;Plants of one kind grown in a particular area or region during a partic ular period are called crops. 13 Beside seeds a new plant can also grow from; a Roots,example-Sweetpotatoe,carrots. b Stemcutting-Rose,Sugarcane. c Leaves-bryophyllum. 14 To grow good and healthy crops we must use; a Healthy and ripe seeds for sowing. b Prepare the soil properly. c Add manure or fertilizer to the soil. d Irigate the soil. e Use insecticides and pesticides. 15 We need to protect our crops against. a Grazing animals like cows and goats. b pests such as locusts,grasshopper and caterpilars. c Diseases. We need to protect our seeds against; a moisture. b Rats,moles,birds,squirrels,insects etc.