the complex network of interactions between living organisms and their environment, including both biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) components.
Ecosystem
A strong feeling of support or allegiance to someone or something, often shown through actions and commitment.
Loyalty
A person or being in a story, play, or other literary work, who plays a role in the narrative.
Character
The top number in a fraction that represents how many parts of the whole are being considered.
Numerator
The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods from carbon dioxide and water, significantly occurring in summer due to increased sunlight.
Photosynthesis
an animal that hunts and kills other animals for food; sharks are often considered apex predators in their ecosystems.
Predator
The act of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil; often involves making amends or improving one's situation.
Redemption
The sequence of events that make up a story, including the conflict, climax, and resolution.
Plot
The bottom number in a fraction that indicates the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.
Denominator
The time when the sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon, marking the longest or shortest day of the year, occurring in summer during the summer solstice.
Solstice
the variety of different types of life found in a particular habitat or ecosystem; a healthy shark population contributes to marine biodiversity.
Species
Sympathetic concern for the suffering or misfortunes of others, often motivating a desire to help or support them
Compassion
Theme
Referring to fractions that represent the same value, even though they have different numerators and denominators.
Equivalent
The seasonal movement of animals from one region to another, often occurring in summer as species move to breeding grounds or to find food.
Migration
a characteristic or trait that helps an organism survive and thrive in its environment; sharks have various adaptations, such as sharp teeth and streamlined bodies.
Adaptation
A serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one, which can occur between individuals or groups.
Conflict
The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities in literature, where an object or action signifies something beyond its literal meaning.
Symbolism
The process of reducing a fraction to its simplest form, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.
Simplify
Related to heat, often used to describe the warmer temperatures experienced during the summer months, affecting weather patterns and climate.
Thermal
the protection and preservation of natural resources and ecosystems; efforts to conserve shark populations are important for maintaining ocean health.
Conservation
Firm belief in the reliability, truth, or ability of someone or something; an essential component in relationships and communication.
Trust
The time and place in which the events of a story occur, providing context for the characters and plot.
Setting
A number that combines a whole number and a proper fraction, such as (2 \frac{1}{2}).
Mixed Number
A community of living organisms and their environment, interacting as a system, which can be affected by seasonal changes like summer.
Ecosystem