Mandarin orange

High school (ages 12+)
Food & Cooking

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/mandarin-orange

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the botanical name?Citrus reticulata
2. What is the center of origin?Southeast Asia, likely China
3. Why is it so easy to peel?The rind of a mandarin orange separates easily from the flesh, making it quick and simple to peel.
4. Where do mandarin trees grow best?Mandarin trees grow best in warm, sunny places with well‑drained soil, like subtropical and tropical climates.

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