Tomato

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/tomato

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?Solanum lycopersicum
2. What is the origin of domestication?Andean region of South America
3. Why are tomatoes considered vegetables even though they are fruits?People use tomatoes in salads, sauces, and main dishes, which are usually made with vegetables. Because of this kitchen use, they are treated as vegetables, even though they are fruits.
4. Where did tomatoes grow before Europeans?Tomatoes were first grown in the Andean region of South America, in places like modern-day Peru or Ecuador. Indigenous peoples grew them for many years before Europeans arrived.

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