Unit 5 Life Cycles of Nature Pop Flashcard

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What are pollinators?

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Pollinators are animals that help plants reproduce by transferring pollen from one flower to another. Examples include butterflies, bees, and ants.

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How does the Earth move?

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The Earth moves in two main ways: it rotates on its axis, causing day and night, and it revolves around the Sun, causing the seasons.

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What are decomposers?

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Decomposers are organisms that break down dead materials and turn them into nutrients that enrich the soil. Examples include fungi and bacteria.

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What causes daytime and nighttime?

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The Earth's rotation on its axis causes daytime when a part of the Earth faces the Sun and nighttime when it faces away.

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What is an egg?

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An egg is a reproductive structure laid by many animals, including birds and reptiles, containing a developing embryo, yolk, and albumen.

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What is the role of bees in nature?

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Bees are important pollinators that help flowers grow by transferring pollen, which is essential for plant reproduction.

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What is the life cycle of a butterfly?

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The life cycle of a butterfly includes four stages: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa (chrysalis), and adult butterfly.

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What is rotation?

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Rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis, which takes about 24 hours and creates day and night.

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What is revolution?

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Revolution is the movement of the Earth around the Sun, which takes about 365 days and creates the seasons.

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What do decomposers do for the environment?

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Decomposers recycle nutrients back into the soil, helping plants grow and maintaining a healthy ecosystem.