ACT inglese e conoscenza del mondo - 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

a long period of time when there is not much raining

siccità

a drastic and sudden rush of wind

raffica

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

copertura nevosa

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

cespuglio

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

rametto

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

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

canopy

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

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

riserva naturale

the child or children of a particular person or animal

progenie

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

sottobosco

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

pelliccia

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

umidità

a storm with heavy snowfall and strong winds

tempesta di neve

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

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

pollame

a small and young tree

piantina

one or all the descendants of an ancestor

progenie

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

vitalità

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

sonno

characterized by abundant and rich growth

lussureggiante

safe or suitable for eating

commestibile

pleasantly warm, mild, and soothing

mite

created through the breeding of two different species, varieties, or breeds

ibrido

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

prematuro

to start to grow, producing buds or branches

germinare

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

ululare

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

posarsi

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

lisciviare

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

posarsi

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

pascere

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

pungere

to cut down or bring down, typically referring to trees

abbattere

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

pettinare

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

battere

to raise and care for a child until they are grown

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