Wonders of the Natural World

A sophisticated vocabulary game exploring the landscapes, ecosystems, and phenomena of the natural world, designed for advanced English learners.

A free WordVibe Vocabulary Game for Adults at CEFR C2 level. Topic: english.

Clues

  1. To gradually wear away soil or rock through wind, water, or time.
  2. Simple water-dwelling organisms that often form a green film on ponds.
  3. A hard structure built by tiny sea creatures, forming reefs in warm waters.
  4. A gas layer high in the atmosphere that filters out harmful sun rays.
  5. A violent disturbance of the atmosphere with strong wind and heavy rain.
  6. A low, wet area of land often covered with reeds and tall grasses.
  7. A steep, high rock face, often found along a coastline.
  8. A collective term for all the plant life found in a particular region.
  9. A collective term for all the animal life found in a particular region.
  10. A tiny reproductive cell released by fungi or certain plants.
  11. A toxic substance injected by some snakes or insects to harm prey.
  12. The process of a flower opening fully and displaying its petals.
  13. To shed old feathers, skin, or fur as part of a natural growth cycle.
  14. Relating to the regular rise and fall of the sea caused by the moon.
  15. A small cluster of trees, often standing close together.
  16. A triangular landform where a river splits into branches before the sea.
  17. A long, narrow strip of high land running along the top of hills.
  18. A deep, narrow valley with steep rocky sides, often carved by a river.
  19. The specific role and position an organism holds within its habitat.
  20. A large natural community of plants and animals suited to a certain climate.

Printable worksheet

This WordVibe Vocabulary Game comes with a free printable worksheet: 2 parts for students to do after the game, and an answer key for the teacher. It prints at three levels (Support, Core and Challenge); this is the Challenge sheet. Sign in free to print the whole sheet.

What's on the worksheet

  1. Crossword · Use the clues. There is no word bank.
  2. Write the clue · Choose two words from the crossword. Write your own clue for each one.

Part 1: Crossword

Use the clues. There is no word bank.

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