Quiz on California Redwoods

What is the significance of the redwood trees mentioned in the article?

• They are the shortest trees on Earth.

• They are the oldest and tallest redwood trees on Earth.

• They are the most colorful trees on Earth.

• They are the most common trees on Earth.

What is the main topic of the article?

• The history of California

• The regrowth of redwoods after a wildfire

• The wildlife in Santa Cruz

• The climate of California

What does the article suggest about the bark of the redwood trees?

• It is thin and fragile.

• It is incredibly thick and acts as armor.

• It is colorful and decorative.

• It is weak and easily damaged.

What process do the redwoods use to store energy?

• Respiration

• Photosynthesis

• Fermentation

• Digestion

What did the redwoods begin to sprout after the fires?

• Flowers

• Fresh green needles

• New branches

• Roots

What did the radiocarbon dating reveal about the stored energy in the redwoods?

• It was between 10 and 20 years old

• It was between 50 and 100 years old

• It was over 200 years old

• It was less than 5 years old

What conclusion did researchers reach about the sprouts?

• They were younger than the tree

• They were the same age as the tree

• They had grown from tissue nearly as old as the tree

• They were unrelated to the tree's age

In some cases, how old were the trees found to be?

• Over a hundred years old

• Over a thousand years old

• Over five hundred years old

• Over two thousand years old

What does the term "radiocarbon dating" refer to?

• A method to measure tree height

• A method to determine the age of organic materials

• A method to analyze soil composition

• A method to track animal migration

What does the term "adaptation" mean in the context of the redwoods?

• A change to improve seed production

• A change to improve leaf regrowth

• A change to improve root strength

• A change to improve water storage