ACT Англійська і Світові Знання - Світ природи

an animal that is hunted and eaten by another animal

здобич, жертва

the tough outer covering or skin of a fruit or vegetables

шкірка, оболонка

a long period of time when there is not much raining

засуха

a drastic and sudden rush of wind

порыв, вітер

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

сніговий покрив, снігозапас

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

чагарник, кущ

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

гілочка

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

гравітаційний пагорб, ілюзія підйому

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

навіс, крона

large amounts of snow falling from mountains

лавина

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

пір'я, пір'яна

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

природний заповідник, тихий притулок для диких тварин

the child or children of a particular person or animal

нащадок, потомство

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

підліскa, чагарниковий покрив

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

нора, підземелля

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

аквамарин, камінь аквамарин

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

шкура, пух

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

вологість, влага

a storm with heavy snowfall and strong winds

заметіль

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

пащека, горло

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

птиця, сільськогосподарська птиця

a small and young tree

саджанець, молоде дерево

one or all the descendants of an ancestor

нащадок, потомство

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

життєздатність

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

сон, глибокий сон

characterized by abundant and rich growth

пишний, розкішний

safe or suitable for eating

съїдальний, їстівний

pleasantly warm, mild, and soothing

м'який, приємний

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

гібридний

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

недоношений, недоношена

to start to grow, producing buds or branches

проростати, з'являтися

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

вити, скулити

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

сісти, зупинитися

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

вимивати, змивати

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

сісти на жердину, оселитися

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

паситися, покусувати

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

клювати, щипати

to cut down or bring down, typically referring to trees

падати, свалювати

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

пригладжувати, допомагати з убором

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

пурхати, коливатися

to raise and care for a child until they are grown

виховувати, ростити