Flora
This part of the plant absorbs water from the soil.
The Root
The scientific name for animals with pouches
Marsupial
This country has the most natural lakes in the world. Over 9% of it is covered in fresh water.
Canada
Being the earliest, or coming before all others in time or order
Another word for push
Shove
From the Latin word for juice, this term refers to plants that store water in their thick leaves & stems
Succulents
In the Lion King, this is the animal species of the character Timon
Meerkat
In this country, you can visit the 15th century Inca citadel known as Machu Picchu
Peru
Another word for getting perfect on an exam or test
Ace
A stocky bird, with a small head and short legs.
Dove
The common name for large leafy brown seaweed; Predominantly found in the Pacific.
Kelp
This bloodsucker has been used in the field of medicine, to extract “bad blood” from it’s patient.
Leech
This African country is home to the most pyramids in the world.
Sudan
If your car battery isn’t working, you may need to give it this.
Boost
A musical instrument, like a small flute
Fife
Flowers are considered perfect if they contain both of these reproductive organs
Pistil and Stamen
One in every 6 known bird species makes its home in this rainforest
The Amazon
Asia forms the entire northern border of this ocean
The Indian Ocean
Another word for God or Goddess
Deity
At a higher level, or layer
above
The ancient Greek Philosopher killed himself by eating this, also a member of the parsley family.
Hemlock
The male of this animal, carries and fertilizes the eggs of its mate, until the offspring emerges
Sea Horse
Australia couldn’t choose between Melbourne and Sydney as their capital. So they chose to name this city its capital, as it resides between both cities.
Canberra
A metal made by combining two or more metallic elements, to give greater strength or resistance to corrosion
Alloy
A bitter conflict, discord, or quarrel
strife