SAT Natuurwetenschappen - Natuurlijke wereld

an animal that is hunted and eaten by another animal

prooi

the tough outer covering or skin of a fruit or vegetables

schil

a long period of time when there is not much raining

droogte

a drastic and sudden rush of wind

vlaag

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

sneeuwbedekking

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

struik

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

takje

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

zwaartekrachtheuvel

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

boomkruin

large amounts of snow falling from mountains

lawine

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

veer

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

vochtigheid

a storm with heavy snowfall and strong winds

sneeuwstorm

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

gevogelte

a small and young tree

boompje

one or all the descendants of an ancestor

afstamming

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

wildlife refuge

the child or children of a particular person or animal

nakomeling

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

onderbegroeiing

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

hol

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

aquamarijn

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

vel

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

hars

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

muil

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

vitaliteit

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

diepe slaap

characterized by abundant and rich growth

weelderig

safe or suitable for eating

eetbaar

pleasantly warm, mild, and soothing

zacht

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

prematuur

to start to grow, producing buds or branches

kiemen

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

huilen

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

neerstrijken

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

uitlekken

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

zitten

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

weiden

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

pikken

to cut down or bring down, typically referring to trees

vellen

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

verzorging

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

fladderen

to raise and care for a child until they are grown

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