Unit 4: Forces of NatureTheme 7: On Moving Ground

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anticipate- looking forward to something

I always anticipate the first day of school every year.

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realize- to understand something that you’ve seen, read, or heard

The meteorologist helped our class realize the importance of being prepared for hurricane season.

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favorite- something that you like the most

Summer is my favorite season of the year.

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surface- the top layer of something

Neil Armstrong was the first man to walk on the surface of the Moon.

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volcano- a cone-like opening in earth’s crust

Hot steam, rocks, and ashes reached the surface of the volcano.

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demolish- to destroy or break something

A car was demolished by a huge tree that fell during a tornado.

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repair- to fix something

My brother helped me repair my bike.

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alert- to be very cautious of situations that may be dangerous

It is important to stay alert when a natural disaster, such as a hurricane, is approaching.

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earthquake- a natural disaster that causes the ground to shake

An earthquake can cause an area to be completely demolished.

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landslide- occurs when an a section of land from a higher area breaks away and tumbles to a lower area

The top of the hill began to crumble, which caused a landslide.

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