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Sunflower Grade 2
 
Rocky Homes
 
At Home in a Cave
 
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  • A cave can form when water washes away rock and soil.
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  • A hole is formed, which gets bigger and bigger over time to become a cave.
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  • A cave is a habitat for some animals.
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  • A cave can provide shelter, air, and water for animals.
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  • Many kinds of animals use caves.
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  • Some worms and beetles live in a cave all the time.
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  • The worms and beetles eat guano, which is droppings from bats.
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  • Bats and bears rest in caves.
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  • Snakes use caves to get away from the heat or cold.