Question 1: Which city is named after the trees in today’s image?
- Aspen, Colorado
- Sycamore, Illinois
- Laurel, Montana
Correct Answer: Aspen, Colorado
Fact: Tucked away in the Rocky Mountains, the picturesque town of Aspen, Colorado, is one of the most popular skiing destinations in the country. Colorado’s vast forests include many aspen trees, whose golden leaves create a breathtaking fall display. Our image was taken near McClure Pass in the White River National Forest.
Question 2: Which state is home to Pando, the largest known grove of aspens?
- Utah
- Idaho
- Colorado
Correct Answer: Utah
Fact: Pando, in Utah’s Fishlake National Forest, is a massive quaking aspen grove. While it looks like multiple individual trees, Pando is a single organism made up of around 47,000 trunks connected by an extensive root system. It covers 106 acres and weighs approximately 13 million pounds. The quaking aspen is Utah’s state tree.
Question 3: Which country has the highest number of tree species in the world?
- Canada
- Brazil
- China
Correct Answer: Brazil
Fact: According to the UK-based Botanic Gardens Conservation International, Brazil has 8,715 species of trees. About half of these are not found anywhere else on our planet. It’s followed by Colombia, with 5,776 species, and Indonesia, which has 5,142 species. These countries’ rich flora plays a crucial role in global environmental health and ecological balance.