Wonderful Nature Vocabulary Review

Vocabulary flashcards based on the key terms from the lesson on Wonderful Nature.

alive

Living; full of life.

anywhere

In or to any place.

clothing

Garments or attire.

ecologist

A person who studies the relationships between organisms and their environment.

insight

The ability to gain an accurate understanding of something.

peak

The highest point or summit.

research

The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources.

due to

Because of; as a result of.

get in shape

To become physically fit.

stand in for

To replace or act as a substitute.

hike

To take a long walk outdoors.

alone

Without anyone else; by oneself.

asleep

In a state of sleep; not awake.

cave

A large hollow place in the ground or in the side of a mountain.

climate

The weather conditions prevailing in an area over a long period.

combination

The joining or merging of different parts.

counsel

To give advice or guidance.

environment

The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives.

investigate

To carry out a systematic or formal inquiry to discover and examine the facts.

glacier

A slowly moving mass of ice.

harsh

Unpleasantly rough or jarring to the senses.

include

To make someone or something a part of a group or to comprise.

release

To allow something to be available for the public.

millions of

A large indefinite number.

location scout

A person who searches for locations for a film or event.

adventure

An unusual and exciting experience.

award

A prize or recognition given for achievement.

cliff

A steep face of a rock or earth.

competition

An event in which people compete for a prize.

countless

Too many to be counted.

glow

To give off light.

actually

In fact; really.

income

Money received, especially on a regular basis.

indoor

Located, occurring, or designed for use inside a building.

inside

The inner or interior part.

sticky

Having the properties of glue; adhesive.

fit

In good health and physical condition.

unique

Being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else.

plankton

Tiny organisms, both plant and animal, that live in water.

be honored

To be in a state of great respect or admiration.