a large collection of islands or the sea surrounding them
an area of land that is covered with water or is always very wet
the highest point or summit of a mountain
a small, natural watercourse or stream; typically characterized by a gentle and continuous flow
relating to or located at or near the geographic equator, the imaginary line dividing the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres
relating to a large mass of compressed ice like those near the poles or on mountains
an open and high land covered with grass, bushes and heather
a structure built along the water's edge; often with a platform for ships to load and unload goods
a low-lying piece of land between hills or mountains, often with a river flowing through it
(of land or a climate) very dry because of not having enough or any rain
a small steep waterfall, usually one of several others
the upper layer of trees in a forest that creates a dense cover with interlocking leaves; offering shade and shelter in the ecosystem
a plant or tree's branches and leaves collectively
a plant-like organism that often grows on organic matter and has no flowers or leaves, such as moulds and mushrooms
to deposit pollen on a plant or flower so that it can produce new seeds or fruit
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a small and young tree
a new growth on a tree or plant or the part of a plant that starts to appear above the ground because it is growing
(of a seed or plant) to begin growing
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to make a place, substance, etc. dirty or harmful by adding dangerous material
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related to the connection between animals, plants, and humans and their environment
(of a vehicle) not producing gases harmful to the environment
in relation to activities that minimize disruption to ecosystems; emphasizing sustainability and reduced ecological footprint
a small amount of rain, snow, etc. that moves in a quick and stormy way and lasts only for a short period of time
a very powerful wind
the line where the sky and earth seem to come in contact with each other
a period in the summer during which wind blows and rain falls in India or other hot South Asian countries
a period during which the weather becomes warmer causing snow and ice to melt
having the capacity to be used to grow crops
(agriculture) the deliberate and systematic act of nurturing of plants, crops, or skills; often involving careful attention, development, and improvement
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