Vocabulary of Nature and Nurture

Study Notes

Geographic Features

Range: A group of mountains.
Cliff: A high, steep area of rock beside the sea.
Peak: The pointed top of a mountain.
Plains: Large, flat areas of land covered in grass, generally treeless, and with little elevation change.
Dunes: Hills of sand on a beach or in a desert.
Crater: A large hole in the ground, the open top part of a volcano.
Cove: A small, sheltered bay of the sea.
Gorge: A deep, narrow valley cut by a river.
River mouth: Where a river flows into a larger body of water.
Waterfall: A stream of water falling from a height.

Animal and Creature Features

Hoof: The hard part on the foot of some animals like horses.
Scales: Small, rigid plates on a fish's skin.
Tail: The long, narrow part at the back of an animal's body.
Fur: Thick hair covering the body of some animals.
Feelers: Long parts on an insect's head used for sensing their surroundings.
Nostril: An opening in the nose for breathing.
Claw: A sharp, curved nail on the end of an animal's toe.
Beak: The hard mouth of a bird.
Horn: A hard, pointed structure growing from an animal's head.
Wing: The flat part of a bird, insect, or bat used for flying.
Toe: One of the five parts on the end of a foot.
Hump: A round raised part on an animal's back (e.g., camel).

Actions and Descriptions

Scramble: To move or climb quickly and with difficulty.
Rusty: Having rust (an orange substance) on the surface.
Cable: A thick wire, often twisted into a rope, or a wire with plastic covering for carrying electricity or signals.
Submerge: To go below or make something go below the surface of water.
Suck: To pull in liquid or air through the mouth.
Startle: To surprise or worry a person or animal.

Cultural and Descriptive Terms

Myth: An ancient story about gods and people.
Evidence: Something that supports the truth of something.

Description

Test your knowledge on various geographic features like mountains, cliffs, and plains, as well as animal characteristics such as hooves, scales, and fur. This quiz covers essential concepts in physical geography and animal biology, providing a fun and educational way to learn about nature's diversity.