🌿 Plants
What plant is called the “mile-a-minute” vine?
Kudzu
What is the fastest-growing animal?
Blue whale
How long is a baby when born (on average)?
51 centimeters
Where is the bristlecone pine found?
California, USA
How fast does kudzu grow in 1 day?
30 centimeters
What tree makes more oxygen than others?
Paulownia tree
How big is a blue whale’s heart?
As big as a small car or boat
When do humans grow the fastest?
During their teenage years
How old are some bristlecone pines?
Over 5,000 years old
How fast can a blue whale grow per hour?
5 kilograms
How tall can a paulownia tree grow in a year?
6 meters
What kind of animal builds coral reefs?
Corals
What’s the average weight of a newborn baby?
3.5 kilograms
What’s the slow-growing plant that grows needles every 40 years?
Bristlecone pine
How thick does coral grow per year?
4 millimeters
What is a pest plant that climbs over others?
Kudzu
How long is a baby blue whale at birth?
About 25 feet (7.6 meters)
Why do human children grow more slowly than chimps?
Because growing the brain takes a lot of energy.
What tree lived during the time of the pyramids?
Bristlecone pine
How much taller can humans grow in teen years?
9 centimeters a year
What tree grows 2.5 meters in one season?
Coastal redwood
How long is an adult blue whale?
As long as 3 school buses (around 30 meters)
How long is human childhood compared to chimps?
Twice as long
When did some coral reefs start growing?
8,000 years ago (during the last ice age)
How much and how fast can a human grow?
It depends on the individual