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The coconut tree is a member of the palm family. It is one of the trees that grow in tropical countries. The coconut tree is a tall palm tree that bears coconuts as its fruit. Cocos nucifera is its binomial name. The coconut tree can grow up to 30 meters in height. It has a single cylindrical trunk. At the top of the trunk, there are pinnate leaves that are about 3 to 4 meters long, with the leaflets measuring 60 to 90 cm long. The fruit of the coconut tree is the coconut, which is oval-shaped and has a diameter of about 30 cm. It has a thick husk and a hard shell. Inside the shell, there is white meat and sweet liquid.

What is the binomial name of the coconut tree?

• Cocos palmus

• Cocos nucifera

• Arecaceae nucifera

• Nucifera palmetto

The coconut tree is a member of the palm family. It is one of the trees that grow in tropical countries. The coconut tree is a tall palm tree that bears coconuts as its fruit. Cocos nucifera is its binomial name. The coconut tree can grow up to 30 meters in height. It has a single cylindrical trunk. At the top of the trunk, there are pinnate leaves that are about 3 to 4 meters long, with the leaflets measuring 60 to 90 cm long. The fruit of the coconut tree is the coconut, which is oval-shaped and has a diameter of about 30 cm. It has a thick husk and a hard shell. Inside the shell, there is white meat and sweet liquid.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the coconut tree mentioned in the text?

• It has a cylindrical trunk.

• Its leaves are pinnate.

• Its fruit is spherical in shape.

• It can grow up to 30 meters in height.

The coconut tree is a member of the palm family. It is one of the trees that grow in tropical countries. The coconut tree is a tall palm tree that bears coconuts as its fruit. Cocos nucifera is its binomial name. The coconut tree can grow up to 30 meters in height. It has a single cylindrical trunk. At the top of the trunk, there are pinnate leaves that are about 3 to 4 meters long, with the leaflets measuring 60 to 90 cm long. The fruit of the coconut tree is the coconut, which is oval-shaped and has a diameter of about 30 cm. It has a thick husk and a hard shell. Inside the shell, there is white meat and sweet liquid.

How long are the leaves of the coconut tree according to the passage?

• 60 to 90 cm

• 1 to 2 meters

• 3 to 4 meters

• 10 to 15 meters

The coconut tree is a member of the palm family. It is one of the trees that grow in tropical countries. The coconut tree is a tall palm tree that bears coconuts as its fruit. Cocos nucifera is its binomial name. The coconut tree can grow up to 30 meters in height. It has a single cylindrical trunk. At the top of the trunk, there are pinnate leaves that are about 3 to 4 meters long, with the leaflets measuring 60 to 90 cm long. The fruit of the coconut tree is the coconut, which is oval-shaped and has a diameter of about 30 cm. It has a thick husk and a hard shell. Inside the shell, there is white meat and sweet liquid.

What is the approximate diameter of the coconut fruit as described in the passage?

• 10 cm

• 20 cm

• 30 cm

• 40 cm

The coconut tree is a member of the palm family. It is one of the trees that grow in tropical countries. The coconut tree is a tall palm tree that bears coconuts as its fruit. Cocos nucifera is its binomial name. The coconut tree can grow up to 30 meters in height. It has a single cylindrical trunk. At the top of the trunk, there are pinnate leaves that are about 3 to 4 meters long, with the leaflets measuring 60 to 90 cm long. The fruit of the coconut tree is the coconut, which is oval-shaped and has a diameter of about 30 cm. It has a thick husk and a hard shell. Inside the shell, there is white meat and sweet liquid.

What does the passage suggest is inside the coconut shell?

• Coconut water and fibrous material

• White meat and sweet liquid

• Seed and hard kernel

• Soft flesh and dry powder

The coconut tree is a member of the palm family. It is one of the trees that grow in tropical countries. The coconut tree is a tall palm tree that bears coconuts as its fruit. Cocos nucifera is its binomial name. The coconut tree can grow up to 30 meters in height. It has a single cylindrical trunk. At the top of the trunk, there are pinnate leaves that are about 3 to 4 meters long, with the leaflets measuring 60 to 90 cm long. The fruit of the coconut tree is the coconut, which is oval-shaped and has a diameter of about 30 cm. It has a thick husk and a hard shell. Inside the shell, there is white meat and sweet liquid.

Which of the following best describes the trunk of the coconut tree?

• It has a thick, fibrous outer layer.

• It is a thick, multi-branched structure.

• It is cylindrical and single.

• It has a spiny texture.

The coconut tree is a member of the palm family. It is one of the trees that grow in tropical countries. The coconut tree is a tall palm tree that bears coconuts as its fruit. Cocos nucifera is its binomial name. The coconut tree can grow up to 30 meters in height. It has a single cylindrical trunk. At the top of the trunk, there are pinnate leaves that are about 3 to 4 meters long, with the leaflets measuring 60 to 90 cm long. The fruit of the coconut tree is the coconut, which is oval-shaped and has a diameter of about 30 cm. It has a thick husk and a hard shell. Inside the shell, there is white meat and sweet liquid.

What is the shape of the coconut fruit as stated in the passage?

• Spherical

• Oval

• Cubic

• Rectangular

The coconut tree is a member of the palm family. It is one of the trees that grow in tropical countries. The coconut tree is a tall palm tree that bears coconuts as its fruit. Cocos nucifera is its binomial name. The coconut tree can grow up to 30 meters in height. It has a single cylindrical trunk. At the top of the trunk, there are pinnate leaves that are about 3 to 4 meters long, with the leaflets measuring 60 to 90 cm long. The fruit of the coconut tree is the coconut, which is oval-shaped and has a diameter of about 30 cm. It has a thick husk and a hard shell. Inside the shell, there is white meat and sweet liquid.

Which of the following is true about the coconut tree's height?

• It typically grows to a height of 10 meters.

• It can grow up to 30 meters in height.

• It reaches a maximum of 15 meters in height.

• It grows taller only in tropical forests.

The coconut tree is a member of the palm family. It is one of the trees that grow in tropical countries. The coconut tree is a tall palm tree that bears coconuts as its fruit. Cocos nucifera is its binomial name. The coconut tree can grow up to 30 meters in height. It has a single cylindrical trunk. At the top of the trunk, there are pinnate leaves that are about 3 to 4 meters long, with the leaflets measuring 60 to 90 cm long. The fruit of the coconut tree is the coconut, which is oval-shaped and has a diameter of about 30 cm. It has a thick husk and a hard shell. Inside the shell, there is white meat and sweet liquid.

The leaves of the coconut tree are described as:

• Simple and round-shaped

• Pinnate and measuring 60 to 90 cm long

• Broad and flat

• Small and unbranched

The coconut tree is a member of the palm family. It is one of the trees that grow in tropical countries. The coconut tree is a tall palm tree that bears coconuts as its fruit. Cocos nucifera is its binomial name. The coconut tree can grow up to 30 meters in height. It has a single cylindrical trunk. At the top of the trunk, there are pinnate leaves that are about 3 to 4 meters long, with the leaflets measuring 60 to 90 cm long. The fruit of the coconut tree is the coconut, which is oval-shaped and has a diameter of about 30 cm. It has a thick husk and a hard shell. Inside the shell, there is white meat and sweet liquid.

Which of the following is the most accurate description of the coconut tree's fruit?

• It is small, with a soft shell and sweet meat.

• It has a thick husk, a hard shell, and contains sweet liquid.

• It is a hard fruit with no edible part inside.

• It is a smooth, round fruit with no husk.