Question 1: We’re visiting the Avenue of the Baobabs. Where is it?
A Madagascar
B Comoros
C Mozambique
Madagascar’s Avenue of the Baobabs is a cluster of 20–25 Grandidier’s baobabs lining an 850-foot stretch of road, creating a remarkable natural corridor. Beyond this grove, another 25 or so of the towering trees are scattered across nearby rice paddies and meadows. Endemic to Madagascar, these baobabs grow to about 100 feet tall.
Correct Answer: Madagascar
Question 2: The baobab’s unusual appearance has earned it the nickname …
A Flame tree
B Dancing tree
C Upside-down tree
Root-like branches stretching toward the sky give baobabs an almost otherworldly presence. Their massive, thick trunks act as natural reservoirs, storing water during the rainy season and providing a vital lifeline in harsh, arid landscapes where resources are scarce.
Correct Answer: Upside-down tree
Question 3: Which of these ecosystems has the highest biodiversity?
A Desert
B Tundra
C Coral reef
Brimming with life and color, coral reefs are among the planet’s most diverse ecosystems. At the heart of these underwater marvels are coral polyps—tiny animals that create a stunning range of structures, from massive reef-building colonies to delicate fan-like shapes and even small, stand-alone forms. The International Day for Biological Diversity celebrates such ecosystems and the vulnerable communities that depend on them.
Correct Answer: Coral reef