Effacement: The cervix – which is normally long and thick, measuring about 1-2 inches, starts to get shorter and thinner. This process is known as effacement. As the cervix gets more and more effaced, it gets shorter and shorter and “pulled up” into the lower part of the uterus.
Dilation: At the same time, the cervix softens and begins to open up – known as dilation. This widening, allows a smooth passage for the baby’s head and the rest of the body from the uterus into the vaginal canal.
Upland Zone: This zone sets back from the lake. It starts where the Buffer Zone ends 35 feet from the top of the shoreline bank.
Buffer Zone: This zone is immediately next to the lake.
Shoreline Zone: This is the transition zone from water to land.
Answer:
Plant Growth increases in the spring
I'm thinking either the first or second answer. Sorry if this doesn't help.<span />