1.What kind of scientists are surprised at the number of flowers open?
a) physicists
b) botanists
c) geologists
d) archaeologists
2.How many different species did scientists find open?
a) 365
b) 366
c) 367
d) 368
3.What did scientists say was the reason for the flowers opening?
a) climate change
b) more seeds
c) wind
d) more rain
4.How many different plants would people have found 50 years ago?
a) 22
b) 12
c) 20
d) 10
5.How early were some flowers blooming?
a) 5 weeks
b) 5 months
c) 5 days
d) 5 years
6.What usually kills flowers by December?
a) a lack of sunshine
b) people
c) the cold
d) insects
7.How many mild winters did Dr Rich say Britain has had?
a) 7
b) 6
c) 5
d) 4
8.What were the most common flowers in bloom this winter?
a) daisies and dandelions
b) roses and tulips
c) sunflowers and orchids
d) poppies and daffodils
9.Which month was not warmer than average?
a) August
b) September
c) October
d) November
10.Where was it wetter than average in the UK?
a) central England
b) in many locations
c) the south-west
d) the north-east