Peach

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/peach

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 Peach?China, Spain, Italy, Greece, United States
2. What is the scientific name?Prunus persica
3. What is the primary region of origin?Northwest China
4. Where did peaches first grow?Peaches first grew in the mountains of northwest China, between the Yangtze and Yellow Rivers, over 4,000 years ago. They were later brought to Persia, Rome, and Europe, and finally to America in the 16th century.
5. Why are peaches fuzzy?The fuzz on a peach is made of tiny hairs called trichomes. They help protect the fruit from sun, insects, and germs.

Drupe: A fleshy fruit with a hard, stony layer (endocarp) surrounding the seed, such as peaches, cherries, and olives.
Cultivar: A plant variety that has been produced in cultivation by selective breeding, often with a unique name.
Antioxidant: A substance that inhibits oxidation, helping to protect cells from damage caused by free radicals.
Photosynthesis: The process used by plants to convert light energy into chemical energy, producing sugars for growth.