Vocabulary Unit 2 Flashcards
1
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desert
A
A dry, barren area of land
2
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forest
A
A large area covered chiefly with trees and undergrowth
3
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hill
A
A naturally raised area of land
4
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lake
A
A body of water surrounded by land
5
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mountain
A
A large natural elevation of the earth’s surface
6
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river
A
A natural watercourse flowing towards the sea
7
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sea
A
A large body of salt water
8
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valley
A
A low area of land between hills or mountains
9
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volcano
A
An opening in the earth’s crust that erupts with molten rock
10
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dolphin
A
A marine mammal known for its intelligence
11
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elephant
A
A large land mammal with a trunk
12
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giraffe
A
A tall African mammal with a long neck
13
Q
monkey
A
A primate typically found in tropical areas
14
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parrot
A
A colorful, tropical bird known for its ability to mimic sounds
15
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penguin
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A flightless bird native to cold regions
