Scienze Naturali SAT - Mondo naturale

an animal that is hunted and eaten by another animal

preda

the tough outer covering or skin of a fruit or vegetables

scorza, buccia

a long period of time when there is not much raining

siccità

a drastic and sudden rush of wind

folata

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

copertura nevosa, accumulo di neve

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

cespuglio, arbusto

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

ramoscello

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

collina della gravità, pendenza illusoria

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

valanga

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

piuma, ciuffo

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

umidità, moisture

a storm with heavy snowfall and strong winds

tormenta

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

pollame

a small and young tree

alberello

one or all the descendants of an ancestor

progenie, discendenza

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

riserva naturale, rifugio per la fauna selvatica

the child or children of a particular person or animal

piccoli

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

sottobosco, vegetazione inferiore

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

tana

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

acquamarina

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

pelle

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

fauci, gola

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

vitalità

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

ibrido

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

sonno, dormiveglia

characterized by abundant and rich growth

lussureggiante, opulento

safe or suitable for eating

commestibile

pleasantly warm, mild, and soothing

mite, gradevole

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

prematuro

to start to grow, producing buds or branches

germinare, spuntare

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

urlare

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

appollaiare

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

lisciviare, lavare via

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

posarsi, appollaiarsi

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

pascolare

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

beccare

to cut down or bring down, typically referring to trees

abbattere, tagliare

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

pettinare, curare

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

battere, sventolare

to raise and care for a child until they are grown

allevare, crescer