Vocabulary
Define texture in the sentence "Tomatoes are known for their smooth texture"
Texture is how something feels when you touch it. For example, something can feel smooth, rough, soft, bumpy, squishy, crunchy, or fuzzy.
What are two words to describe how tomatoes taste?
Sweet and tangy
What are two words to describe how peppers taste?
Peppers taste sweet or spicy.
True or False: Tomatoes and peppers are vegetables.
Tomatoes and peppers are fruits because they have seeds!
Define versatile in the sentence "Tomatoes are highly versatile, finding their way into soups, sandwiches, and even juices"
Versatile means something can be used in many different ways or can do many different things.
What are two different ways you can use tomatoes?
You can eat them raw in salads or make sauces like marinara or ketchup. You can also use them to make soups, sandwiches, or juices!
What are two different ways you can use peppers?
You can use them in cooking, as a garnish, or to add a kick to spicy dishes. You can also use them to add flavor to stews, stir-fries, and salsas!
True or False: Tomatoes and peppers thrive in warm, sunny enviroments
True!
Garnish means a small food decoration added to a meal or drink to make it look prettier or taste better.
What will happen to tomatoes if they do not receive consistent watering?
They will crack!
What is an example of a sweet pepper that is provided in the text?
A bell pepper is a sweet pepper.
True or False: Tomatoes and peppers both have vitamin C, but tomatoes have more vitamin C than peppers.
False! Tomatoes and peppers both have vitamin C, but PEPPERS have more vitamin C than tomatoes
Define drought-tolerant in the sentence "Tomatoes usually need consistent watering to prevent cracking, while peppers are more drought tolerant once established."
Drought tolerant means a plant can stay healthy with very little water and can survive dry weather.
What item helps tomatoes stay upright and prevents them from falling down?
Cages help tomatoes hold their heavy fruits.
What is a type of spicy pepper mentioned in the text?
Fiery chilies was mentioned in the text.
True or False: Peppers will crack if you do not water them enough!
False: Tomatoes will crack if you do not water them enough!