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Natuurwetenschappen SAT - Natuurlijke wereld

Hier leer je enkele Engelse woorden die verband houden met de natuurlijke wereld, zoals "burrow", "pelt", "shrub", enz. die je nodig hebt om je SAT's te halen.

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SAT Vocabulary for Natural Sciences
prey
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an animal that is hunted and eaten by another animal

prooi, slachtoffer

prooi, slachtoffer

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rind
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the tough outer covering or skin of a fruit or vegetables

schil, omhulsel

schil, omhulsel

Ex: The bartender garnished the cocktail with a twist of rind.
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drought
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a long period of time when there is not much raining

droogte, dorrigheid

droogte, dorrigheid

Ex: The drought affected both human and animal populations .
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gust
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a drastic and sudden rush of wind

stoot, vlaag

stoot, vlaag

Ex: With gust, the autumn leaves danced and twirled in a colorful whirlwind before settling back to the ground .
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snowpack
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

sneeuwbedekking, sneeuwpakket

sneeuwbedekking, sneeuwpakket

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shrub
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

struik, heester

struik, heester

Ex: The landscaper suggested adding shrubs to create a natural border around the lawn .
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twig
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

takje, twijg

takje, twijg

Ex: The squirrel scurried along twig, searching for nuts hidden among the branches .
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gravity hill
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

graviteit heuvel, zwaartekracht heuvel

graviteit heuvel, zwaartekracht heuvel

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canopy
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

bladerenlaag, boomkruin

bladerenlaag, boomkruin

Ex: The canopy blocked much of the sunlight from reaching the forest floor .
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avalanche
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

large amounts of snow falling from mountains

lawine, sneeuwlawine

lawine, sneeuwlawine

Ex: They survived avalanche by taking shelter in a cave .
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plume
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

veertjes, veren

veertjes, veren

Ex: The hummingbird 's plume glinted in the sunlight as it hovered near the feeder .
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moisture
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

vochtigheid, dampheid

vochtigheid, dampheid

Ex: The fog created a veil moisture that obscured the view of the city skyline .
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blizzard
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a storm with heavy snowfall and strong winds

sneeuwstorm, blizzard

sneeuwstorm, blizzard

Ex: Visibility was almost zero in blizzard.
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poultry
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

gevogelte, pluimvee

gevogelte, pluimvee

Ex: He enjoys poultry in his backyard as a hobby .
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sapling
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a small and young tree

boompje, jong boompje

boompje, jong boompje

Ex: sapling grew quickly with plenty of sunlight and nutrients .
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progeny
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

one or all the descendants of an ancestor

progeny, nageslacht

progeny, nageslacht

Ex: The queenprogeny included several princes and princesses , each destined to play a significant role in the kingdom 's future .
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wildlife refuge
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

natuurreservaat, wildlife refuge

natuurreservaat, wildlife refuge

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offspring
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the child or children of a particular person or animal

nageslacht, afstamming

nageslacht, afstamming

Ex: offspring of the two birds were strong and healthy , ready to leave the nest .
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underbrush
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

ondergroei, struikgewas

ondergroei, struikgewas

Ex: The fire quickly spread through the underbrush, threatening the nearby homes .
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burrow
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

hol, burcht

hol, burcht

Ex: Moles create burrow networks underground , making it difficult for gardeners to maintain their lawns .
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aquamarine
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

aquamarijn, zeegroen

aquamarijn, zeegroen

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pelt
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

vacht, huid

vacht, huid

Ex: Conservation efforts aim to combat poaching and regulate the trade in pelts to protect vulnerable species and preserve biodiversity .
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resin
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

hars, vernis

hars, vernis

Ex: The amber gemstone was formed from ancient resin over millions of years .
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maw
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

kaken, maag

kaken, maag

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vitality
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

levenskracht, vitaliteit

levenskracht, vitaliteit

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hybrid
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

hybride, kruising

hybride, kruising

Ex: The vineyard owner introduced a new grape hybrid to his collection, which produced a unique flavor profile ideal for winemaking.
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slumber
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

slaap, doodslaap

slaap, doodslaap

Ex: The sound of the waves lulled her into a slumber on the beach .
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luxuriant
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

characterized by abundant and rich growth

weelderig, rijkelijk

weelderig, rijkelijk

Ex: The waterfall created luxuriant mist that enveloped the surrounding lush landscape .
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edible
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

safe or suitable for eating

eetbaar, voedzaam

eetbaar, voedzaam

Ex: She decorated her cake edible glitter for a touch of sparkle .
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balmy
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

pleasantly warm, mild, and soothing

zacht, mild

zacht, mild

Ex: balmy atmosphere of the spa provided a relaxing environment for guests to unwind .
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premature
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

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

prematuur, vroeggeboren

prematuur, vroeggeboren

Ex: The doctors provided special care for the premature baby in the neonatal intensive care unit.
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to germinate
[werkwoord]

to start to grow, producing buds or branches

kiemen, ontkiemen

kiemen, ontkiemen

Ex: germinate, these desert plants require a specific temperature and amount of rainfall .
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to howl
[werkwoord]

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

huïlen, janken

huïlen, janken

Ex: Hearing the distant train whistle , the old dog joined in and began howl.
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to perch
[werkwoord]

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

zitten, rusten

zitten, rusten

Ex: The perched on her shoulder , squawking playfully .
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to leach
[werkwoord]

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

uitspoelen, afvoeren

uitspoelen, afvoeren

Ex: Farmers must be cautious not to overwater crops , as it leach vital elements from the soil .
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to roost
[werkwoord]

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

rusten, vänden

rusten, vänden

Ex: The roost high in the pine trees , away from human activity .
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to graze
[werkwoord]

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

weiden, grazen

weiden, grazen

Ex: The shepherd led the flock graze on the hillside .
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to peck
[werkwoord]

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

pikken, hameren

pikken, hameren

Ex: The pecked rhythmically on the tree trunk .
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to fell
[werkwoord]

to cut down or bring down, typically referring to trees

omvellen, neerhakken

omvellen, neerhakken

Ex: He learned how to fell a tree as part of his forestry training .
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to preen
[werkwoord]

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

schrobben, pikken

schrobben, pikken

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to flutter
[werkwoord]

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

fladderen, woelen

fladderen, woelen

Ex: The fluttered in the open window , letting in the fresh air .
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to rear
[werkwoord]

to raise and care for a child until they are grown

opvoeden,  grootbrengen

opvoeden, grootbrengen

Ex: He rear his younger siblings after their parents passed away .
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