Manzano

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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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/manzano

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. How big is Manzano?Mature trees typically reach heights of 20-30 feet (6-9 meters)
2. What is the scientific name?Malus domestica
3. What is a Manzano apple tree?It is a type of apple tree that grows well in warm places like Mexico and Central America. It gives tasty apples that are sweet and a little tart.
4. Why do Manzano apples taste different from regular apples?They have a special mix of sweet and tart flavors because of the natural sugars and acids in the fruit.

Cultivar: A plant variety that has been produced in cultivation by selective breeding for desired characteristics.
Chilling Hours: The cumulative number of hours below a certain temperature (typically 7°C or 45°F) that are required by many fruit trees to break dormancy and flower properly.
Oxidative Stress: Cellular damage caused by an imbalance between free radicals and antioxidants in the body.