Here are the answers to the reading comprehension questions based on the text provided:
1. The Vegetable Production System is nicknamed what?
Veggie
2. What are scientists using the system to study?
Scientists are using it to study how plants grow in space.
3. Circle which vegetable(s) has successfully been grown in space.
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lettuce (The text says they have "successfully grown lettuce, Chinese cabbage...")
* tomatoes (Not circled - the text says they *hope* to grow these in the future)
* peppers (Not circled - the text says they *hope* to grow these in the future)
4. Circle the vegetable(s) scientists hope to soon grow in space.
* lettuce (Not circled - this has already been grown)
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tomatoes (The text says "In the future, they hope to also grow tomatoes...")
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peppers (The text says "...and peppers.")
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Final Answer:
1. Veggie
2. How plants grow in space
3. lettuce
4. tomatoes, peppers
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of informational text worksheet 3rd grade.
