Ciências Naturais SAT - Mundo natural

an animal that is hunted and eaten by another animal

presa, vítima

the tough outer covering or skin of a fruit or vegetables

casca, película

a long period of time when there is not much raining

seca, falta de chuva

a drastic and sudden rush of wind

rajada, sopro

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

cobertura de neve, acúmulo de neve

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

arbusto, mato

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

ramosco, galho

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

colina de gravidade, declive ilusório

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

dossel, copa

large amounts of snow falling from mountains

avalanche

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

pena, pluma

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

umidade, humidade

a storm with heavy snowfall and strong winds

tempestade de neve, nevasca

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

aves de capoeira, pavilhão

a small and young tree

muda, árvore jovem

one or all the descendants of an ancestor

prole, descendência

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

refúgio de vida selvagem, área de conservação de fauna

the child or children of a particular person or animal

prole, descendência

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

vegetação rasteira, broussailha

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

buraco, toca

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

água-marinha, pedra água-marinha

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

pelagem, pele

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

fauces, garganta

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

vitalidade

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

híbrido

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

sono profundo, dormência

characterized by abundant and rich growth

luxuriante, opulento

safe or suitable for eating

comestível, edível

pleasantly warm, mild, and soothing

ameno, agradável

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

prematuro, prematura

to start to grow, producing buds or branches

germinar, brotar

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

uivar, lamento

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

pousar, empoleirar-se

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

lixiviar, extrair

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

pousar, perchari

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

pastorear, pastar

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

bicada, bicar

to cut down or bring down, typically referring to trees

cortar, derrubar

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

peinar, cuidar

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

bater, balançar

to raise and care for a child until they are grown

criar, educar