Question

Blowing wind can be useful to plants in many ways. Mention any 3 such uses giving a suitable example wherever possible. [3 MARKS]

Answer 1

Each Point: 1 Mark

Some of the uses of blowing winds for plants are as follows:
(a) Blowing wind helps in the dispersal of fruits and seeds of the plants, e.g. madar (oak).
(b) It helps in cross-pollination, e.g. maize.
(c) It also increases the rate of transpiration and absorption of water and minerals in all the plants.