Comparison of wind-pollinated and insect-pollinated flowers in plant reproduction.

Let me work through this pollination worksheet step by step.

Step 1: Understanding what pollination is
Pollination is the process where pollen grains are transferred from the male part of a flower (the anther) to the female part (the stigma). This allows plants to reproduce and make seeds.

Step 2: Identifying wind-pollinated vs insect-pollinated flowers

Looking at the two flower diagrams:

*Left flower characteristics:*
- Large, showy petals
- Bright appearance
- Has nectar guides
- Stigma is inside the flower
- These features attract insects

*Right flower characteristics:*
- Small, dull petals or no petals
- Long, feathery stigmas that stick out
- Produces lots of lightweight pollen
- No bright colors or scent needed
- These features help catch wind-blown pollen

The left flower is insect-pollinated because it has large, attractive petals to draw in insects.

The right flower is wind-pollinated because it has feathery stigmas to catch pollen carried by the wind.

Step 3: Three examples of insect-pollinated flowers
Common examples include: roses, sunflowers, lavender, tulips, daisies, orchids, lilies, etc.

Step 4: Example of a wind-pollinated plant
Common examples include: grasses, wheat, corn/maize, oak trees, pine trees, birch trees, etc.

Now let me provide the final answers:

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Final Answer:

What is pollination:
Pollination is the transfer of pollen from the male parts of a flower to the female parts, allowing the plant to produce seeds and reproduce.

Which flower is which:
- Left flower (with large petals): Insect-pollinated
- Right flower (with feathery structures): Wind-pollinated

Three flowers that are insect-pollinated:
1. Roses
2. Sunflowers
3. Lavender

(Other acceptable answers: tulips, daisies, orchids, lilies, hibiscus, jasmine)

Example of a wind-pollinated plant:
Grass

(Other acceptable answers: wheat, corn/maize, oak trees, pine trees, birch, ragweed)