Climate, Resources & Agriculture Flashcards
Starting to appear or develop.
Emerging
Deeper into the land, away from the coast.
Further inland
Gentle or moderate in intensity (often referring to weather).
Mild
A large quantity of something.
An abundance of
To be able to use or reach something.
Gain access to
To protect and preserve natural resources.
To conserve
Large farm animals raised for meat or dairy.
Cattle
Domesticated animals kept for farming purposes (živina)
Livestock
To feed on grass.
Graze
Animals that live both on land and in water. (dvoživke)
Amphibians
Cold-blooded animals with scales.
Reptiles
A small island.
Isle
a long period of no rain
drought
a current of unpleasantly cold air blowing through a room
draught
Having few people living in a large area.
sparsely populated
a group of wolfs
pack
a group of birds
flock
a group of fish
school
a group of cattle
herd
a group of lions
pride
a group of dolphins
pod
Small mammals with sharp front teeth.
Rodents
Warm-blooded animals with hair that produce milk for their young.
Mammals
Animals that live on land
Terrestrial animals
Animals that live in the ocean.
Marine animals
The variety of life in an ecosystem
Biodiversity
A lack of something needed
Shortage
More than necessary; too much.
Excessive
Enough to meet a need.
Sufficient
The science and management of forests.
Forestry
The protection and preservation of natural resources.
Conservation
A sequence of organisms where each one is a source of food for the next.
Food chain
Informal term for an umbrella,
A brolly
Light, gentle rain that falls in small drops.
Drizzle
Very light rain, often described as a drizzle or mist.
Spitting
A gentle, mild wind, usually pleasant.
Breeze
A small pool of water, often formed after rain, on the ground.
Puddle
A brief period of rain, typically light, lasting for a short time
A shower
Small, hard balls of ice that fall from the sky during storms.
Hail
When the sky is completely covered with clouds, blocking the sun.
Overcast
A thin, light fog that reduces visibility, usually near the ground.
Mist
Uncomfortably cool or cold, often in a mild way.
Chilly
Extremely hot
Scorching
Uncomfortably warm and humid, often making it feel sticky or oppressive.
Muggy
Having a high level of moisture in the air, often making the weather feel hotter.
Humid
Slightly wet or moist, usually uncomfortable or chilly
Damp
Precipitation that consists of ice pellets or a mixture of rain and snow.
Sleet
