Meet the Guardian of the Albino Redwood Trees

Meet the Guardian of the Albino Redwood Trees

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Geography, Science

11th Grade - University

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Dave Beauty, a docent at Henry Cowell Redwood State Park, shares his passion for the redwoods, particularly the unique albino redwoods. He discusses the characteristics of coastal redwoods, the genetic complexity of albino redwoods, and their unusual ability to absorb nickel. Dave emphasizes the importance of conserving these rare trees and keeping their locations secret to protect them from harm. He concludes by expressing his ongoing fascination with the diversity and adaptability of the redwood forest.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What motivated Dave Beauty to transition from an engineer to a docent at Henry Cowell Redwood State Park?

A desire for a higher salary

A need for a career change

His love for technology

His passion for the redwoods

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a unique feature of the coastal Redwood species?

They are the shortest trees on Earth

They have blue-colored wood

They grow only in deserts

They are the tallest trees on Earth

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are albino redwoods referred to as 'Ghosts of the forest'?

They make ghostly sounds

They are invisible at night

They lack chlorophyll and appear white

They are haunted by spirits

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role do some researchers believe albino redwoods play in the forest ecosystem?

They produce extra oxygen

They provide shade for other plants

They filter out toxic components like a liver

They act as a food source for animals

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why has the location of albino redwoods been kept secret?

To prevent them from being stolen

To keep them hidden from researchers

To protect them from being damaged by visitors

To avoid overcrowding in the park