Neem

High school (ages 12+)
Environment & Earth

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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.

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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 scientific name?Azadirachta indica
2. What is the native region?Indian subcontinent (India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand)
3. What is a Neem tree and why is it special?The Neem tree, Azadirachta indica, is a plant from India whose leaves, bark, and seeds contain many natural chemicals that help fight bugs and keep people healthy.
4. How does Neem help protect crops from pests?Neem has a compound called azadirachtin that stops insects from growing and eating plants, so farmers can use Neem sprays instead of strong chemicals.

Phytochemical: A chemical compound produced by plants, often with medicinal or biological activity.
Ayurvedic Medicine: An ancient Indian system of holistic healing that emphasizes balance and natural remedies.
Biopesticide: A pesticide derived from natural materials such as plants, bacteria, or minerals, posing less risk to the environment.
Genetic Diversity: The total number of genetic characteristics in the genetic makeup of a species.