The following questions are from the “Microsoft Rewards Bing Homepage Quiz” for 8-10-2024. Let us know in the comments if you find the wrong answer to any question!!!
Question 1: Today we’re at Joshua Tree National Park, where the Mojave Desert meets the…?
- Colorado Desert
- Great Basin Desert
- Chihuahuan Desert
Correct Answer: Colorado Desert
Fact: This vast wilderness in southeastern California brings together two distinct desert ecosystems. The Mojave Desert, with its higher elevation and cooler temperatures, is home to Joshua trees and unique rock formations. The Colorado Desert, a lower and hotter region, features creosote bushes, ocotillo, and cholla cacti. The park covers about 1,242 square miles.
Question 2: Joshua Tree’s human history began with the arrival of which people?
- Cahuilla
- Pinto
- Serrano
Correct Answer: Pinto
Fact: The people of Pinto Culture were hunter-gatherers who left behind numerous artifacts, including stone tools and spear points, found in the Pinto Basin area. Arriving in the area around 8000 BCE, the Pinto people adapted to the changing climate and environment of the region, which transitioned from wetter conditions to the arid desert we know today.
Question 3: Which desert plant is known for producing sweet, edible fruit?
- Ocotillo
- Prickly pear cactus
- Creosote bush
Correct Answer: Prickly pear cactus
Fact: Opuntia, also known as the prickly pear cactus, is found in arid regions. It can be recognized by its flat, paddle-shaped pads covered in spines, which store water, helping the plant survive prolonged droughts. Prickly pear cactus produces vibrant yellow, pink, or red flowers. Its edible fruit, called tunas, is rich in vitamins and antioxidants.