CLEAN : Will March snow ruin Washington's cherry blossoms?

CLEAN : Will March snow ruin Washington's cherry blossoms?

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9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses the current state of cherry blossoms, highlighting their protection and bloom stages. It explains how cold temperatures have damaged the blossoms, leading to potential early death. The situation is unprecedented due to a significant snowfall and bitter cold temperatures during an advanced bloom stage. With temperatures forecasted to drop below 24 degrees, there is a risk of losing 90% of the blossoms. February was the warmest on record, causing the blossoms to bloom earlier than usual, with peak bloom initially expected by March 14th. However, a cold snap and snow have altered this timeline.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What stage are the cherry blossoms in when they are still protected from the cold?

Wilting stage

Bloom stage

Full bloom stage

Seed stage

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the potential impact of temperatures dropping to 24 degrees on cherry blossoms?

Blossoms will change color

Blossoms will bloom faster

Blossoms will remain unaffected

Up to 90% loss of blossoms

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unusual weather event occurred during the cherry blossom bloom process?

Heatwave

Significant snowfall

Heavy rainfall

Drought

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the warmest February on record affect the cherry blossoms?

Brought blossoms earlier than usual

Caused blossoms to wilt

Had no effect

Delayed the bloom

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the earliest potential peak bloom date mentioned for the cherry blossoms?

March 14th

March 1st

March 20th

March 25th