Yosemite Nature Notes 11: Big Trees

The video explores the grandeur of giant Sequoias, their characteristics, and their historical and cultural significance. It highlights the unique environment of Yosemite National Park, where these trees thrive, and discusses the conservation efforts to protect them. The video also touches on the historical exploration of Sequoias and their impact on the development of national parks.

What modern structures are compared to the size of a giant Sequoia in the video?

• Mountains and hills

• Airplanes and ships

• Skyscrapers and statues

• Bridges and tunnels

What environmental factors contribute to the growth of giant Sequoias?

• High altitude and dry climate

• Low temperatures and sandy soil

• Strong winds and rocky terrain

• Precipitation, glacial soils, and western aspect

Which tree was famously photographed and had a tunnel cut through it?

• The Sugar Pine

• The Wawona Tunnel Tree

• The Mariposa Tree

• The Grizzly Giant

What was a common reaction of early European Americans when they first saw the giant Sequoias?

• They were indifferent

• They saw them as a source of timber

• They were frightened

• They thought they were ordinary trees

What significant decision did Congress make during the Civil War regarding the Sequoias?

• To ignore their existence

• To protect them as part of a national park

• To use them for military purposes

• To cut them down for timber

How do people often describe their experience when entering a Sequoia forest?

• Like entering a bustling city

• Like entering a jungle

• Like entering a cathedral

• Like entering a desert

What is one of the values of national parks as highlighted in the video?

• They offer opportunities for mining

• They help us realize the smallness of our problems

• They are a source of timber

• They provide a place for urban development