Cycles of Nature Unit 5

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axis

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a real or imaginary central line around which an object spins. Example: The axis of Earth is an imaginary line that goes through the North and South Poles.

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cycle

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the period of time it takes to complete a sequence of events. Example: The life cycle of a frog includes the egg, the tadpole, and the adult frog.

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rotating

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turning around a central point. Example: As I pedal my bike, the tires are rotating to keep me moving.

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stage

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a particular time in the growth of something. Example: One stage in the life cycle of a butterfly is the chrysalis.

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thrive

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grow and develop well. Example: With such an abundance of green grass and clover to eat, the sheep will thrive.

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equator

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an imaginary line that divides Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. Example: People who live near the equator experience mild seasons and live in warm climates.

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hemisphere

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half of Earth as divided north and south by the equator or east and west by the Prime Meridian. Example: We live in the Northern Hemisphere because we are north of the equator.

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revolves

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moves in a circular path around an object. Example: Earth revolves around the sun once every year.

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tilt

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to slant or place at an angle. Example: Jonah had to tilt the cookie jar to reach the crumbs at the bottom.

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absorbed

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took in or soaked up. Example: Sunlight and water are absorbed by plants.