[QUIZ] IELTS Vocabuary - The natural world

prey (n) /preɪ/

• An animal hunted by another.

• A type of plant that grows in water.

• A predator that hunts for food.

• A habitat where animals live.

flora (n) /ˈflɔːrə/

• The plant life of a region.

• The animal life of a region.

• The climate conditions of a region.

• The geological features of a region.

climate (n) /ˈklaɪmət/

• The usual weather conditions in a region.

• A type of weather phenomenon.

• A measurement of temperature.

• A seasonal change in weather.

introduced (adj) /ˌɪntrəˈdjuːst/

• Not native; brought from elsewhere.

• A term used for local species.

• A type of native plant.

• A method of cultivation.

insect (n) /ˈɪnsekt/

• A small, six-legged creature.

• A type of mammal.

• A large, winged animal.

• A water-dwelling organism.

domesticated (adj) /dəˈmestɪkeɪtɪd/

• Tamed animals for use by humans.

• Wild animals in their natural habitat.

• Animals that are not suitable for companionship.

• Animals that are only found in the wild.

agriculture (n) /ˈæɡrɪkʌltʃə/

• The science of farming.

• A type of animal husbandry.

• The study of plant genetics.

• A method of urban development.

genetics (n) /dʒəˈnetɪks/

• The study of heredity and genes.

• A branch of mathematics.

• The process of evolution.

• The study of ecosystems.

fauna (n) /ˈfɔːnə/

• The plant life in a region.

• The animal life in a region.

• A type of ecosystem.

• A geological formation.

ecological balance (n) /ˌiːkəˈlɒdʒɪkl ˈbæləns/

• The harmony between organisms and their environment.

• A state of constant change in ecosystems.

• The competition between different species for resources.

• The impact of human activities on wildlife.