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Key Landforms Vocabulary - Desert

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Key Landforms Vocabulary
desert
desert
[noun]

a large, dry area of land with very few plants, typically one covered with sand

Ex: At night, the desert can become very cold. 
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place
place
[noun]

the part of space where someone or something is or they should be

Ex: I want to find a new place to eat dinner tonight. 
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a lot of
a lot of
[determiner]

people or things in large numbers or amounts

Ex: She has a lot of books on her bookshelf. 
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sand
sand
[noun]

a pale brown substance that consists of very small pieces of rock, which is found in deserts, on beaches, etc.

Ex: The children built castles with the soft sand on the beach. 
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few
few
[Adjective]

referring to a small number of something

Ex: One of her few interests is playing the piano. 
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plant
plant
[noun]

a living thing that grows in ground or water, usually has leaves, stems, flowers, etc.

Ex: The gardener watered the plant every morning. 
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soft
soft
[Adjective]

gentle to the touch

Ex: He wore a soft woolen scarf around his neck to stay warm. 
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sun
sun
[noun]

the large, bright star in the sky that shines during the day and gives us light and heat

Ex: The sun shines brightly, lighting up the entire sky. 
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to shine
to shine
[Verb]

(of the sun) to produce and direct light

Ex: The morning sun shone through the window, illuminating the room with a golden glow. 
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strongly
strongly
[Adverb]

to a large or significant degree

Ex: He was strongly influenced by his grandfather's advice. 
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sky
sky
[noun]

the space above the earth where the sun, clouds, stars, and the moon are and we can see them

Ex: The dark clouds covered the sky, signaling an approaching storm. 
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clear
clear
[Adjective]

without clouds or mist

Ex: He could see far into the distance because of the clear weather. 
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to live
to live
[Verb]

to continue to exist or be alive

Ex: Cacti can live for months without water. 
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little
little
[determiner]

used to indicate a small degree, amount, etc.

Ex: I have little time to finish the project. 
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flower
flower
[noun]

a part of a plant from which the seed or fruit develops

Ex: I decided to buy myself a bouquet of flowers to brighten up my home. 
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far
far
[Adverb]

to a large degree

Ex: She was far more talented than her peers. 
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apart
apart
[Adverb]

at a distance from each other in either time or space

Ex: The twins were placed five feet apart in the exam hall. 
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to need
to need
[Verb]

to want something or someone that we must have if we want to do or be something

Ex: Do you need any help with your project? 
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to grow
to grow
[Verb]

(of a plant) to naturally exist and develop

Ex: Roses can grow beautifully in this climate. 
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quiet
quiet
[Adjective]

with little or no noise

Ex: The library was quiet, with only the sound of pages turning. 
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to hear
to hear
[Verb]

to notice the sound a person or thing is making

Ex: I heard footsteps behind me and quickly turned around. 
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wind
wind
[noun]

air that moves quickly or strongly in a current as a result of natural forces

Ex: She could hear the wind howling outside her window. 
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hill
hill
[noun]

a naturally raised area of land that is higher than the land around it, often with a round shape

Ex: From the top of the hill, you can see the whole city. 
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to call
to call
[Verb]

to give a name or title to someone or something

Ex: Do you know anyone called Emily? 
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dune
dune
[noun]

a mound or ridge of sand that is typically formed by the wind, often found in deserts, coastal areas, or other regions with significant wind activity

Ex: The vast Sahara Desert is characterized by extensive sand dunes that can reach towering heights. 
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slowly
slowly
[Adverb]

at a pace that is not fast

Ex: The turtle moved slowly across the road.  Examples: 
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animal
animal
[noun]

a living thing, like a cat or a dog, that can move and needs food to stay alive, but not a plant or a human

Ex: Birds are animals that can fly and build nests in trees. 
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to sleep
to sleep
[Verb]

to rest our mind and body, with our eyes closed

Ex: After a long day of work, I like to relax and sleep to recharge my energy. 
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during
during
[preposition]

used to express that something happens continuously from the beginning to the end of a period of time

Ex: I like to listen to music during my morning commute to work. 
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hot
hot
[Adjective]

having a higher than normal temperature

Ex: I turned on the air conditioner because it was getting too hot inside. 
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lizard
lizard
[noun]

a group of animals with a long body and tail, a rough skin and two pairs of short legs

Ex: The lizard basked in the sun, its scales shimmering with iridescence. 
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bird
bird
[noun]

an animal with a beak, wings, and feathers that is usually capable of flying

Ex: I saw a bird pecking at the ground searching for food. 
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insect
insect
[noun]

a small creature such as a bee or ant that has six legs, and generally one or two pairs of wings

Ex: I was observing an insect crawling on the tree bark. 
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to look for

to try to find something or someone

Ex: I've been looking for my keys for the past hour, but I can't seem to find them anywhere. 
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food
food
[noun]

things that people and animals eat, such as meat or vegetables

Ex: He enjoyed trying new foods while traveling abroad. 
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to wear
to wear
[Verb]

to have something such as clothes, shoes, etc. on your body

Ex: She decided to wear a beautiful dress to the party. 
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light
light
[Adjective]

not strongly or heavily built or made

Ex: She wore light clothing that was perfect for the summer heat. 
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clothes
clothes
[noun]

the things we wear to cover our body, such as pants, shirts, and jackets

Ex: He always wears comfortable clothes when he goes for a run. 
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to stay
to stay
[Verb]

to continue to be in a particular condition or state

Ex: Despite the challenges, she managed to stay calm throughout the emergency. 
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cool
cool
[Adjective]

having a pleasantly mild, low temperature

Ex: She appreciated the cool interior of the museum on the hot day. 
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careful
careful
[Adjective]

giving attention or thought to what we are doing to avoid doing something wrong, hurting ourselves, or damaging something

Ex: Be careful when crossing the street. 
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also
also
[Adverb]

used to add another item, fact, or action to what has already been mentioned

Ex: She teaches full-time and also runs her own business. 
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beautiful
beautiful
[Adjective]

extremely pleasing to the mind or senses

Ex: He painted a beautiful portrait of his sister. 
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to watch
to watch
[Verb]

to look at a thing or person and pay attention to it for some time

Ex: He sat on the park bench and watched the sunset. 
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to rise
to rise
[Verb]

(of the sun) to come up from the horizon

Ex: Every morning, the sun rises in the east, bringing light to the world. 
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to set
to set
[Verb]

(of the sun or other celestial objects) to move out of view when going below the horizon

Ex: The sun sets in the west, painting the sky with beautiful colors. 
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peaceful
peaceful
[Adjective]

free from conflict, violence, or disorder

Ex: The small village lived in peaceful isolation, untouched by the wars raging in surrounding lands. 
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even though
even though
[conjunction]

used to indicate that despite a certain fact or situation mentioned in the first clause, the second clause follows

Ex: Even though it was raining, they decided to go for a hike. 
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own
own
[Adjective]

used for showing that someone or something belongs to or is connected with a particular person or thing

Ex: Each plant has its own pot in the garden. 
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beauty
beauty
[noun]

the quality of being attractive or pleasing, particularly to the eye

Ex: The beauty of the sunset left everyone in awe. 
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special
special
[Adjective]

different or better than what is normal

Ex: That song holds a special place in her heart. 
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way
way
[noun]

a procedure or approach used to achieve something

Ex: There are several ways to solve this equation. 
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