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Animals eat _________________ and seeds, then drop them in new places where they can _________________.

Creating Conditions for Growth
Some animals disturb _________________ or create _________________ that helps seeds germinate.

Think About It
How do plants and animals depend on each other for successful reproduction?

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Environmental Factors That Influence Growth

Fill in how each factor affects growth:

Water Availability: _________________ slows plant growth; adequate water supports _________________ development.

Sunlight: Plants need light for _________________; more light generally means _________________ growth.

Space: Organisms need _________________ to grow; crowded conditions limit _________________ and development.

Food Availability: Animals need _________________ to grow; limited food _________________ development.

Soil Quality and Nutrients: _________________ and rich soil increase plant growth rates.

Real-World Example
Fish grow _________________ in big ponds than in small tanks because they have more _________________ and _________________.

Genetic Factors That Influence Growth

What Is Genetic Information?
DNA passed from _________________ to _________________ determines growth potential.

Species and Breed Differences
- Different plant species grow at _________________ rates even in identical conditions.

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Animals eat fruits and seeds, then drop them in new places where they can germinate.

Creating Conditions for Growth
Some animals disturb soil or create bare patches/ burrows that help seeds germinate.

Think About It
How do plants and animals depend on each other for successful reproduction?
- Animals (like insects, birds, and bats) pollinate many plants and spread pollen between flowers.
- Animals also disperse seeds by carrying or eating fruits and moving seeds to new locations; plants provide food and habitat for those animals.

Environmental Factors That Influence Growth

Water Availability: Drought or lack of water slows plant growth; adequate water supports healthy root and shoot development.

Sunlight: Plants need light for photosynthesis; more light generally means greater (faster) growth.

Space: Organisms need space to grow; crowded conditions limit growth and development.

Food Availability: Animals need energy and nutrients to grow; limited food slows or restricts development.

Soil Quality and Nutrients: Adequate nutrients and rich soil increase plant growth rates.

Real-World Example
Fish grow faster in big ponds than in small tanks because they have more space and food.

Genetic Factors That Influence Growth

What Is Genetic Information?
DNA passed from parents to offspring determines growth potential.

Species and Breed Differences
- Different plant species grow at different rates even in identical conditions.