| adaptations |
Changing to fit into an environment or situation |
| alpine
|
A type of plant that is native to the mountain regions and can grow on rocks or upper elevations |
| arctic
|
Very cold area around the North Pole |
| conservationist
|
Someone or a group of people who try to help the earth and animals any way they can |
| continent
|
Any of the seven largest land masses on the Earth (Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America) |
| hemisphere
|
Half a sphere, half the Earth that is usually divided into north and south by the equator and east and west by the prime meridian |
| lichens
|
A fungus that grows symbiotically with algae to form a crust on rocks and trees |
| permafrost
|
A thick subsurface layer of soil that remains frozen throughout the year, this is typically only found in polar regions |
| polar
|
Of or pertaining to the North or South Pole |
| shelter
|
A place that can give temporary protection form harm such as attackers or bad weather |
| terrain
|
The way a piece of land is described such as rough or grassy or smooth |
| treacherous |
Hazardous because of presenting dangers or unseen harm |
| tundra
|
A vast flat treeless Arctic region in which permafrost exists |
| tussocks
|
A small area of grass that is longer than any grass that surrounds it or a tuft of hair or feather |
| zone
|
An area of land that has a particular purpose or characteristic |