| A | B |
| Growth | the time when a living thing gets larger in size and/or development |
| Pattern | the normal cycle of weather |
| Season | one of four time periods during the year (summer, fall/autumn, winter, and spring) |
| Summer | the warmest season coming between spring and fall |
| Fall/Autumn | the season coming between summer and winter when days become cooler |
| Winter | the coldest season coming between fall and spring |
| Spring | the season coming between winter and summer when days become warmer |
| Bud | small swelling on the stem or branch of a plant; a bud will later grow into a flower, leaf, or branch |