Topics 7 & 8 fill in the blank definitions

a violent storm with extremely high winds

a large North American animal with horns and thick fur around its neck; a bison

the typical weather conditions for a region

the completion of a difficult, unusual or important task

fun or amusement

a natural ability to do something well

a group of living things with the same characteristics

to try to do something

the top layer of ground that plants grow in; earth or dirt

in danger of disappearing