[10-22-2022] Microsoft Rewards Bing Homepage Quiz Questions and Answers:
Q1: These slow-growing giants love the water. What are they?
The given options are:
- Cypress trees
- Willow trees
- Oak trees
Correct Answer: Cypress trees
Fact: These bald cypress trees in Georgia are native to the southeastern US. They thrive in wet conditions like riverbanks and swamps and are common in the bayous of Louisiana and the coastal plains of the mid-Atlantic. Their roots don't mind a good soaking and spread out below the waterline. This extensive root system protects coastlines from storm erosion and flooding while providing a habitat for fish, amphibians, and birds.
Q2: The bald cypress is the official tree of what state?
The given options are:
- Louisiana
- Florida
- Georgia
Correct Answer: Louisiana
Fact: Stands of bald cypress (aka 'swamp cypress' or 'red cypress') are an iconic sight in Louisiana bayous, their branches draped in Spanish moss. The state adopted the cypress as its official tree on May 26, 1963, after a fourth-grade class from Baton Rouge petitioned the legislature to add it to the list of state symbols and emblems.
Q3: The cypress tree takes its name from Cyparissus in Greek mythology. What does ‘Cyparissus’ refer to?
The given options are:
- A bird
- A god of the river
- A boy
Correct Answer: A boy
Fact: Cyparissus was a boy beloved by Apollo and other deities. Cyparissus' favorite companion was a tamed deer. One day he accidentally killed a deer with his hunting javelin as the deer lay sleeping in the woods. Overcome with grief, Cyparissus was transformed into a cypress tree, which has come to be regarded as a symbol of mourning.