This place is in the tropics.

Here, it is warm all year. There

is also a lot of rain.
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 The tropics may be warm
all year, but there are still four
seasons. There are two wet
seasons and two dry seasons.
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 In the wet seasons, there are
big storms. The wind and water
from the storms can move trees
and rocks. A storm has made
holes in this house!

4
 There are many rain forests in
the tropics. Some people live in
the rain forest. These people live
in huts. The huts are made from
trees and leaves.

5
 Some people live in houses on
stilts. These houses are made from
sticks and plants. When there is a
lot of rain, the houses stay dry.
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 Some people in the tropics live
in tall buildings. In the buildings,
the air is cool.
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 People live in different ways
in the tropics. They all need to
stay cool and dry.
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Think Critically d-
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1. How many seasons are there in the tropics?
2. How do you think the houses on stilts stay dry?
3. What are rain forest huts made from?
4. Look at page 4. What caused the house to have
big holes in it?

5. Would you like to live in the tropics? Why or

why not?

Social Studies
Write Sentences Write three sentences about how living in the
tropics is different from living in a cold place.

School-Home Connection Talk to a family member

about In the Tropics. Then talk about the seasons
where you live.

Word Count: 158

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