A part of the year with little to no rainfall, often in hot climates.
Dry season
This climate supports drought-resistant vegetation, such as olive trees, cork oaks, and evergreen shrubs.
Mediterranean Climate
An evergreen oak tree native to the Mediterranean region, known for its tough wood and ability to thrive in dry conditions.
Holm oak
Warm-blooded animals with hair or fur that nourish their young with milk produced by the mother.
mammals
climate with extremely cold temperatures, often below freezing, and very little precipitation
Polar Climate
A dense forest found in tropical areas, known for its high rainfall and biodiversity.
Rainforest
A grassy plain with scattered trees, usually in tropical regions.
Savannah
Trees that stay green and keep their leaves all year, regardless of the season.
Evergreen trees
A smart marine mammal that lives in oceans and rivers.
Dolphin
The total number of people, animals, or organisms living in a specific area, ranging from a small village to an entire country or ecosystem.
population
The state of being extremely dry due to lack of rain.
aridity
Dry riverbeds in desert regions that temporarily fill with water during heavy rains, playing an essential role in local water cycles.
Wadis
A tree known for its long, drooping branches and preference for wet areas.
Willow
Animals or plants that are close to disappearing forever.
Endangered species
A place where people establish homes and build a community, ranging from small villages to large cities, often near resources like water or fertile land.
Settlement
The layers of plants growing at different heights in an area.
Vegetation stages
Open fields covered with grass and wildflowers.
Meadows
Trees that lose their leaves in autumn and grow new ones in spring.
Deciduous
Small, herbivorous mammals with long ears and a short, fluffy tail, known for their quick movements and burrowing behavior.
Rabbits
A person who moves from one place to another without a permanent home.
Nomad
The maximum amount of water flowing through a river at a specific time, usually occurring after heavy rainfall or snowmelt, when the river is at its fullest capacity.
Peak flow
cooler climate found in mountainous regions, where temperatures drop as altitude increases, leading to distinct vegetation zones at different elevations.
Highland (Mountain) Climate
A group of living organisms that share similar characteristics and can reproduce to create offspring of the same type, forming a basic category in biology.
Species
This animal, known for its ability to survive long periods without water, stores fat in its body and is often called the "ship of the desert."
Camel
A type of tree or shrub that produces seeds in cones and usually has needle-like or scale-like leaves, often staying green throughout the year.
conifer