Sciences Naturelles SAT - Monde naturel

an animal that is hunted and eaten by another animal

proie

the tough outer covering or skin of a fruit or vegetables

écorce, zeste

a long period of time when there is not much raining

sécheresse

a drastic and sudden rush of wind

coup de vent

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

couche de neige, neige accumulée

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

arbuste

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

brindille, petite branche

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

colline de gravité, montée illusoire

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

canopée, couverture de feuillage

large amounts of snow falling from mountains

avalanche

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

plume, conduite

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

humidité, moiteur

a storm with heavy snowfall and strong winds

tempête de neige

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

volaille, poulet

a small and young tree

jeune arbre

one or all the descendants of an ancestor

progéniture

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

réserve faunique, refuge de la faune

the child or children of a particular person or animal

descendance, progéniture

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

sous-bois, broussailles

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

terrier

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

aigue-marine

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

peau

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

résine

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

gueule, entonnoir

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

vitalité

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

hybride

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

sommeil profond, sommeil paisible

characterized by abundant and rich growth

luxuriant, opulent

safe or suitable for eating

comestible

pleasantly warm, mild, and soothing

doux, agréable

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

prématuré

to start to grow, producing buds or branches

germer

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

hurler

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

percher

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

lessiver, laver

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

se percher, se poser

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

pâturer

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

picorer, donner des coups de bec

to cut down or bring down, typically referring to trees

abattre, couper

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

réarranger, laver

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

flatter, vibrer

to raise and care for a child until they are grown

élever, rear