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Cotton seeds are light and are covered with hair. Which agent is most likely to disperse cotton seeds?

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Human
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Wind
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Animal
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Water
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Solution

The correct option is B Wind
Light-weighted seeds with hairs, wings, and feathery projections can float in air and therefore can be dispersed by wind.
Apart from cotton, seeds from plants like dandelions, maple, and swan plants can be carried long distances by wind.

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