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Giant Sequoias And Redwoods The Tallest Living Things

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The reigning champions of size

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Where the giants choose to grow

teacher These two distinct tree species thrive in completely different environments along the western United States.

Fun Facts

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Tree age: Some giant sequoias living today were already seedlings when the ancient Roman Empire was founded over 2,000 years ago.

Quizzes

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Where is the world's most massive single tree, the General Sherman, located?

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In which country was the dawn redwood discovered alive in 1941 after being thought extinct?

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Which mountain range is the exclusive native home of wild giant sequoias?

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What key climate feature do coast redwoods rely on to survive dry summers?

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Which redwood species is currently the tallest living tree species on Earth?

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What is the name of the tallest known living tree on Earth?

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How tall is Hyperion, the world's tallest tree, approximately?

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By what metric do giant sequoias beat coast redwoods to claim the title of biggest tree?

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Glossary

redwood (noun)
A giant coniferous tree of California that has reddish bark and valuable durable wood. The coastal species reaches record heights in damp fog belts, whereas the giant sequoia grows thicker inland.

Gossip

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Which tree superpower would you rather have?

Videos

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teacher The reigning champions of size

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teacher Where the giants choose to grow

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teacher Meeting the two distinct titans

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teacher The fossil cousins across the globe