The story of cherry blossoms
Chapter 1
Botanical secrets of the sakura
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Chapter 2
The cultural art of hanami
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Chapter 3
Global diplomacy in pink
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Chapter 4
Climate change and the shifting bloom
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YOUR GOAL
Master of The story of cherry blossoms
Ch 4 · Climate change and the shifting bloom
teacher The cherry buds bloom under warm March skies, An ancient tree warning as temperatures rise.
Fun Fact
Record bloom: In 2021, Kyoto's cherry blossoms reached peak bloom on March 26, the earliest date recorded since records began in 812 AD.
Glossary
phenology (noun)
The study of cyclic and seasonal natural phenomena, especially in relation to climate and plant and animal life. Kyoto's phenological records show cherry blossoms peaked on March 26, 2021, the earliest date since 812.
The study of cyclic and seasonal natural phenomena, especially in relation to climate and plant and animal life. Kyoto's phenological records show cherry blossoms peaked on March 26, 2021, the earliest date since 812.
Quiz
In what year did Kyoto record its earliest peak cherry blossom bloom date in history on March 26?
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For how many years have cherry blossom peak bloom dates been continuously recorded in Kyoto, Japan?
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What is the main driver causing urban cherry blossoms to bloom earlier than those in rural areas?
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What is the Japanese term for the 'cherry blossom front' that maps the blooming progress across the country?
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According to the '600-degree rule' used by meteorologists, when do you start adding daily temperatures to predict cherry blooms?
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What ecological danger occurs when cherry trees bloom before their insect pollinators emerge?