Which California city, just south of San Francisco, was today’s hummingbird photographed in? A Santa Cruz B Sacramento C Modesto The Australia Garden is a vibrant and diverse collection of plants native to Australia, located within the University of California, Santa Cruz, Arboretum. This garden showcases the beauty and botanical diversity of the Australian continent, … Read more
What is the tallest species of tree in the world? A California redwood B Himalayan cypress C Alpine ash Also known as the coastal redwood, these giant trees can grow to a height of over 330 feet, with trunks around 27 feet wide. They are found along the Pacific coast, from California to southwest Oregon. … Read more
Which country’s flag features a cedar tree? A Lebanon B Portugal C South Africa The Cedrus libani, or Lebanese cedar, stands between two red stripes on the nation’s flag and is said to represent eternity, happiness, prosperity, and steadiness. Correct Answer: Lebanon
Where is the Tree of Life seen in today’s image? A Washington B California C Illinois On the Pacific coast of Olympic National Park in Washington, the Kalaloch Tree of Life appears to be floating above a small stream. This Sitka spruce is a popular attraction, with people returning year after year to check that … Read more
Which is the most spoken language in Karnataka? A Kannada B Tamil C Marathi Kannada is a prominent Dravidian language primarily spoken by the inhabitants of Karnataka in southwestern India. The language has been documented in inscriptions for approximately 1500 years, with literary Old Kannada thriving during the rule of the 6th-century Ganga dynasty. Correct … Read more
In which state is Sundarbans National Park? A Odisha B West Bengal C Manipur West Bengal is an eastern state stretching alongside the Bay of Bengal. The southern region of West Bengal can be categorised into two distinct areas: the Gangetic plain and the coastal mangrove forests of the Sundarbans. The fertile Gangetic plain benefits … Read more
The mangrove islands featured in today’s image are near which town in Karnataka? A Kundapura B Gokarna C Halebidu Situated in the Udupi district of Karnataka, Kundapura, beckons travellers with its tranquil charm. The origin of Kundapura’s name can be traced back to the Kundeshwara Temple, constructed by Kundavarma of the Alupa dynasty from the … Read more
What are the main predators of Antarctic penguins? A Blue whales B Sharks C Leopard seals Leopard seals are skilled hunters in the icy waters surrounding Antarctica and can pose a danger to penguins when they are in the sea. Overall, penguins have evolved various strategies to survive, such as forming large colonies for protection … Read more
What is the cartoon penguin mascot of the Linux system? A Tux B Kandalf C Gooey Tux was created as the official mascot for Linux in 1996 by Larry Ewing, a computer programmer. The name ‘Tux’ is a play on the words ‘Tuxedo’ and ‘Tux,’ a popular type of formal wear. The choice of a … Read more
Where do Adélie penguins live? A Antarctica B Northern Europe C Northwestern United States Adélie penguins are native to the Antarctic continent and the surrounding coastal islands. Adélie penguins are well adapted to the harsh environment, with their thick layer of feathers providing insulation against the cold and their streamlined bodies allowing them to swim … Read more