ACT Английский и Мировые Знания - Натуральный мир

an animal that is hunted and eaten by another animal

добыча

the tough outer covering or skin of a fruit or vegetables

корка, оболочка

a long period of time when there is not much raining

засуха

a drastic and sudden rush of wind

порыв

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

снежный покров, снежная шапка

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

кустарник

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

веточка

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

гравитационный холм, иллюзия подъема

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

навес

large amounts of snow falling from mountains

лавина

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

перо, перье

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

заповедник дикой природы, природный заповедник

the child or children of a particular person or animal

потомство

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

подлесок, подростковые растения

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

рыть нору

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

аквамарин

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

шкура

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

влага, влажность

a storm with heavy snowfall and strong winds

метель

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

смола

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

пасть, глотка

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

домашняя птица

a small and young tree

саженец

one or all the descendants of an ancestor

потомство

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

жизнеспособность

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

сон, глубокий сон

characterized by abundant and rich growth

пышный, роскошный

safe or suitable for eating

съедобный

pleasantly warm, mild, and soothing

умиротворяющий, нежный

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

гибридный

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

недоношенный

to start to grow, producing buds or branches

прорастать

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

выть

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

сделать насест

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

вымывать, вымыть

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

сесть на насест, обосноваться

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

пасти

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

клевать

to cut down or bring down, typically referring to trees

рубить, свалить

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

прихорашиваться

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

развеваться

to raise and care for a child until they are grown

воспитывать, выращивать