ACT Engelska och Världskunskap - Naturlig värld

an animal that is hunted and eaten by another animal

bytesdjur, offer

the tough outer covering or skin of a fruit or vegetables

skal, skinn

a long period of time when there is not much raining

torka, brist på regn

a drastic and sudden rush of wind

vindpust, åskskyfall

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

snötäcke, snölagring

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

buske, buskar

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

kvist, gren

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

gravitationbacke, illusion av lutning

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

kronan, taks

large amounts of snow falling from mountains

lavin

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

fjäder, pennor

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

viltreservat, skyddad naturhabitat

the child or children of a particular person or animal

avkomma, barn

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

undervegetation, buskage

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

bo, grytan

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

akuamarin, ädelsten akuamarin

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

päls, hud

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

fukt, fuktighet

a storm with heavy snowfall and strong winds

snöstorm, blizzard

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

harts

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

käft, hals

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

fjäderfä, rovfåglar

a small and young tree

plant, ung träd

one or all the descendants of an ancestor

efterkommande, avkomma

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

vitalitet

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

djupt sömn, slummer

characterized by abundant and rich growth

luxuriös, frodig

safe or suitable for eating

ätbar, ätlig

pleasantly warm, mild, and soothing

mild, behaglig

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

hybrid

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

för tidig, prematur

to start to grow, producing buds or branches

gror, fröa

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

yllet, gny

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

sätta sig, landa

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

utlakning, dränera

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

sätta sig, övernatta

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

beta, gräset

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

hacka, picka

to cut down or bring down, typically referring to trees

fälla, hugga

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

reda, sköta

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

fladdra, svänga

to raise and care for a child until they are grown

uppfostra, leka