Habitats/Environment 서식처/환경 관련 단어 영영풀이

[Habitats/Environment 서식처/환경 관련 단어 영영풀이]

 

adaptation

noun : a change in an organism or species that allows it to survive better in its environment

atmosphere

noun : a layer of gases surrounding a planet, star, or moon

building block

noun : an important part that helps to form a whole thing or a whole idea

climate

noun : the weather conditions in an area over a long period of time

elevation

noun : the height of land above sea level

environment

noun : all of the conditions affecting an organism in a specific area, including plants, animals, water, soil, weather, landforms, and air

environmental

adjective : relating to the environment or to concerns about how to protect the environment

equator

noun : an imaginary line that circles the Earth halfway between the North and South Poles

habitat

noun : the natural environment of a plant or animal

hibernate

verb : to go into a state of deep sleep, often during winter

interdependent

adjective : dependent on each other, as in people, groups, or organisms in an ecosystem

latitude

noun : the distance in degrees north or south of the equator

migrate

verb : to move from one habitat or region to another at a certain time each year

offspring

noun : a person's child or another animal's young; descendants

polar

adjective : relating to areas of a planet, star, or moon near the north or south pole

pollution

noun : the act or result of putting harmful substances into the air, water, or soil

rainforest

noun : a dense forest, usually in a tropical area, that receives a lot of rain and contains diverse animal and plant life

subtropical

adjective : of, or occurring in, an area that borders the tropics

survive

verb : to stay alive; to continue to exist

tropical

adjective : of, or occurring in, the geographic region around the equator that has a generally hot, humid climate

tundra

noun : a cold, treeless Arctic region where the ground is always frozen

urban

adjective : having to do with a cities and the people living in them

weather

noun : the conditions in the atmosphere, such as temperature, clouds, rain, or wind; a description of such conditions in the atmosphere

 

savanna

noun : a flat grassland with few trees

temperate forest

noun : a forest in a part of the world with moderate temperatures