Cherry blossoms in DC hit peak bloom as dark cloud of removal looms

The video provides a live look at Washington DC's cherry blossoms during peak bloom, highlighting the impact of climate change as this year's bloom is the second earliest on record. The National Park Service plans to remove 160 cherry trees due to environmental challenges like rising sea levels and frequent flooding. A restoration project is set to replant over 450 trees, including 274 cherry trees, to address these issues, with the project beginning in late spring or early summer.

What is significant about the timing of the cherry blossoms' peak bloom this year?

• It is the first time they have bloomed in winter.

• It is the earliest in recorded history.

• It is the second earliest in over a century.

• It is the latest in recorded history.

What percentage of cherry trees need to be open for it to be considered peak bloom?

• 60%

• 50%

• 70%

• 80%

What environmental issues are affecting the cherry trees at the National Mall?

• Air pollution

• Excessive snowfall

• Rising sea levels and flooding

• Drought and wildfires

How many cherry trees does the National Park Service plan to replant?

• 450

• 500

• 274

• 160

When is the National Park Service's project to replant trees expected to begin?

• In early spring

• In early autumn

• In late spring or early summer

• In late summer