Question 1: Which trees do we see in full bloom here?
- Almond
- Chestnut
- Pecan
Correct Answer: Almond
Fact: Almond trees usually bloom during February and March, although the timing can vary according to conditions. This display creates a stunning carpet of white and pink that covers the California countryside, as seen in today's image, and draws in visitors from all around the United States.
Question 2: Which state is the largest producer of almonds?
- Iowa
- California
- Arizona
Correct Answer: California
Fact: California is the only US state to produce almonds commercially. It dominates the domestic and global almond market, growing about 80% of the world's almonds. The state offers ideal climatic conditions, with warm, dry summers and cool winters, for almond crops to thrive.
Question 3: Who painted ‘Almond Blossom’ while staying at an asylum in Saint-Rémy, France?
- Vincent van Gogh
- Pablo Picasso
- Claude Monet
Correct Answer: Vincent van Gogh
Fact: Blossoming trees were among Vincent van Gogh's favorite subjects. He painted 'Almond Blossom' in 1890, as a gift for his newborn nephew, and it became a treasured family possession. It is on display at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam.