What's The Oldest Tree in the World

The video explores the concept of the oldest trees in nature, focusing on two contenders: the Great Northern bristlecone pine and Pando, a clonal colony of quaking Aspen. The bristlecone pine, found in California's White Mountains, is over 5,000 years old, thriving in harsh conditions. Pando, located in Utah, is a massive clonal colony with a root system over 80,000 years old. The video discusses how these trees have adapted to their environments, ensuring their longevity. It concludes with a light-hearted remark about the evolutionary lessons these ancient trees offer.

What is the age of the oldest known individual tree, the Great Northern bristlecone pine?

• 3000 years

• 5063 years

• 1000 years

• 7000 years

What environmental factor contributes to the longevity of bristlecone pines in the White Mountains?

• Rich soil nutrients

• Abundant sunlight

• High rainfall

• Harsh growing conditions

What method is used to determine the precise age of trees?

• Carbon dating

• Cross-dating

• Radiometric dating

• Dendrochronology

What is unique about the Pando colony in terms of its genetic makeup?

• Each tree is genetically different

• It has a single root system

• It is not affected by forest fires

• It reproduces only through seeds

How does Pando primarily reproduce?

• By grafting

• Through animal pollination

• By cloning itself

• By producing seeds