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You just read about the Neem tree. Write any two facts that surprised you the most.

Correct Answer

Two facts that surprised me the most about the neem tree are:

First, that neem trees have existed for millions of years, originating in North India or Myanmar, and have spread to many Asian and African countries as well as parts of America.

Second, that scientists call neem by such remarkable names as 'bitter grace of God', 'nature's gift to man', 'cleanliness-parting tree', 'magic tree', and 'the tree of the twentieth century', showing how highly valued this tree is for its numerous beneficial properties.

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Explanation

This is a reflective question asking students to identify facts from the chapter that they found surprising. The answer will vary from student to student, but should be based on facts mentioned in the text. Possible surprising facts include the age of neem trees (millions of years), its spread across continents, its various names in different languages, and the prestigious titles given by scientists.

Solution Steps

  1. Neem trees have existed for millions of years, originating in North India or Myanmar and spreading across Asia, Africa, and America.

  2. Scientists have given neem tree remarkable names like 'bitter grace of God', 'nature's gift to man', and 'magic tree' due to its beneficial properties.

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