Spring – Study Guide
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Use this study sheet to learn these words.
1.
Easter
- a church festival observed on a Sunday in March or April in commemoration of Christ's resurrection
Sentence:
- Easter is a holiday that celebrates the resurrection of Christ.
2.
astronomy
- the study of the planets and stars
Sentence:
- She is interested in studying astronomy.
3.
equinox
- either of the two times each year (about March 21 and September 23) when the sun crosses the equator and day and night are everywhere of equal length
Sentence:
- An equinox occurs twice a year.
4.
axis
- a real or imaginary straight line passing through a body that actually or supposedly revolves upon it
Sentence:
- The earth spins on its axis.
5.
temperature
- the degree of heat
Sentence:
- The temperature has risen five degrees since this morning.
6.
season
- spring, summer, fall, or winter
Sentence:
- Spring is my favorite season.
7.
sun
- the star around which the Earth rotates
Sentence:
- The sun came out this morning.
8.
calendar
- system for arranging days, weeks, and months in a definite order
Sentence:
- I wrote the appointment in my calendar.
9.
vernal
- relating to or occurring in the spring of the year
Sentence:
- March is when the vernal equinox begins.
10.
Earth
- our planet
Sentence:
- Can you name the planet closest to Earth?
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