Bing Daily Trivia Quiz: home to Pando

Question 1: Which city is named after the trees in today’s image?

Aspen, Colorado
  • 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.

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