Ciencias Naturales SAT - Mundo natural

an animal that is hunted and eaten by another animal

presa

the tough outer covering or skin of a fruit or vegetables

corteza, piel

a long period of time when there is not much raining

sequía

a drastic and sudden rush of wind

ráfaga

the accumulation of compressed layers of snow on the ground in regions where snowfall is common

capas de nieve, manto de nieve

a large woody plant with several main stems emerging from the ground

arbusto

a small and thin branch of a tree stemmed from another branch

ramita

a location where the surrounding landscape creates an optical illusion, making a gentle downhill slope appear as if it is an uphill slope

colina de gravedad, pendiente engañosa

the upper layer of trees in a forest that creates a dense cover with interlocking leaves; offering shade and shelter in the ecosystem

fronda

large amounts of snow falling from mountains

avalancha

a large, feathery structure or arrangement, typically found on birds, often used for display or flight

pluma, penacho

the presence of liquid, typically water, in a state of wetness or dampness

humedad, moistura

a storm with heavy snowfall and strong winds

tormenta de nieve

turkeys, chickens, geese, ducks, etc. that are kept for their eggs and meat

aves de corral

a small and young tree

árbol joven

one or all the descendants of an ancestor

progenie

a protected area designated for the conservation of wild animals and their natural habitats

refugio de vida silvestre, área de conservación de vida salvaje

the child or children of a particular person or animal

descendencia, progenie

the dense, low-growing vegetation beneath the canopy of trees in a forest, consisting of shrubs, bushes, and small plants

bajo matorral, matorrales

a hole that an animal digs in the ground to use as a shelter

madriguera, conejera

a clear semi-precious gemstone consisting beryllium, with a light blue to green range of color

aguamarina

the skin of an animal with the fur, wool, or hair still covering it

piel

a sticky, organic substance exuded by certain plants and trees, often used in varnishes, adhesives, and incense

resina

the mouth, throat, or gullet, particularly of a carnivorous animal

tripa, garganta

the capacity of living things for survival, growth, and sustained health

vitalidad

an animal or plant with parents that belong to different breeds or varieties

híbrido

a state of deep, restful sleep, often associated with peace and rejuvenation

sueño, dormir profundo

characterized by abundant and rich growth

lujoso, frondoso

safe or suitable for eating

comestible

pleasantly warm, mild, and soothing

templado, suave

(of a baby) born before completing the normal full-term pregnancy length

prematuro

to start to grow, producing buds or branches

germinar

(of an animal such as a dog or wolf) to make a loud and prolonged sound or cry

aullar

(of a bird) to land and rest on something, such as a branch, bar, etc.

posarse

to remove or drain away nutrients or minerals from soil or another substance through the action of liquid, typically water

lixiviar, extraer

(birds or bats) to settle or rest on a perch or in a shelter for sleep or rest

posarse, hacer nido

(of sheep, cows, etc.) to feed on the grass in a field

pastar

(of a bird) to move the beak in a sudden movement and bite something

picotear

to cut down or bring down, typically referring to trees

talar, derribar

to groom oneself or another individual by straightening and cleaning the feathers or fur using the beak or tongue

asear, acicalar

to move or flap rapidly and lightly, typically referring to the motion of wings, leaves, or other flexible objects

batir, fluctuar

to raise and care for a child until they are grown

criar, educar