what does the word "Tundra" mean?
a large, barren region with no trees usually found on mountains
what does the word "savanna" mean?
African or tropical land with few trees and tall grasses
what does the word "prairie" mean?
a type of habitat with mostly grasses, but also flowering plants and occasional shrubs or isolated trees.
what does the word "habitat" mean?
The place that an animal lives. It provides the animal with food, water and shelter.
what does the word "grasslands" mean?
wide area of land filled with small plants such as grasses and flowers.
what does the word "Blubber" mean?
the fat of various sea mammals (as whales and seals)
what does the word "Thaws" mean?
a period of weather warm enough to melt ice and snow.
what does the word "Tropical" mean?
Near the equator, usually hot, humid year round.
what does the word "Shallow" mean?
Not very deep
