United States National Arboretum

High school (ages 12+)
Environment & Earth

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/united-states-national-arboretum

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 United States National Arboretum?446 acres (1.80 km2)
2. When was United States National Arboretum built?1927
3. What is the location?Northeast Washington, D.C
4. What is the operating agency?United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service
5. Where is the National Arboretum located?It is on 446 acres in the northeast part of Washington, D.C., about 2.2 miles from the U.S. Capitol, and you can get in from New York Avenue NE or R Street NE.
6. Why was the National Arboretum created?Congress created it in 1927 because scientists, led by Frederick Coville, wanted a special place to study plants, grow new varieties, and keep plant samples safe for future generations.

Arboretum: A living collection of trees and woody plants, maintained for scientific study, conservation, and public display.
Herbarium: A scientific collection of preserved plant specimens, meticulously cataloged for research and reference.
Germplasm: The genetic material contained within living cells or tissues, crucial for plant breeding and conservation.
Horticulture: The art and science of cultivating gardens, fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants.