Rocky Mountain Word Search
This Rocky Mountain word search hides 12 words on a 15×15 grid — its landforms, its wildlife, and the habitats inside it. Trace each one with a finger or mouse and it locks in as soon as the whole word is covered. No signup, no download.
Words to find: TUNDRA, MOOSE, BIGHORN, COUGAR, BEAR, PIKA, FALCON, EAGLE, TROUT, ASPEN, SPRUCE, LODGEPOLE.
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Rocky Mountain word list, defined
- TUNDRA /ˈtʌndrə/ · noun
- A vast, treeless region of cold, Arctic or sub-Arctic climate, typically with low vegetation and permafrost. Related: taiga, steppes, grasslands, moor.
- MOOSE /mʊs/ · noun
- A large, hoofed, herbivorous mammal native to northern forests, typically having a dark brown coat and antlers in males. Related: elk, deer, caribou, reindeer.
- BIGHORN /ˈbaɪhɔːrn/ · noun
- A large wild North American sheep (Ovis canadensis) of mountainous regions, the male of which has massive, spirally curved horns. Also, such an animal's horn itself when used as a material or object. Related: rocky mountain sheep, mountain sheep, wild sheep.
- COUGAR /ˈkuːɡər/ · noun
- A large tawny wildcat of the Americas (Puma concolor), also called the mountain lion or puma; in informal North American usage, an older woman who pursues romantic relationships with significantly younger men. Related: mountain lion, puma, panther, catamount.
- BEAR /bɛər/ · noun, verb
- As a noun, a bear is a large, heavy mammal with thick fur and a short tail, of the family Ursidae. As a verb, to bear means to carry, support, or endure something. Related: endure, tolerate, withstand, carry.
- PIKA /piːkə/ · noun
- A small mammal that lives in high mountains, known for its ability to survive in extreme cold. It is a type of lagomorph. Related: marmot, rabbit, hare, lemming.
- FALCON /ˈfælkən/ (US); /ˈfɔːlkən/ or /ˈfælkən/ (British) · noun
- A diurnal bird of prey of the genus Falco (family Falconidae), having long pointed wings, a sharply hooked beak, and swift, agile flight; falcons are renowned for their speed and are traditionally trained for hunting. Related: hawk, raptor, kestrel, kite.
- EAGLE /ˈiːɡəl/ · noun
- A large, powerful bird of prey of the family Accipitridae, noted for its keen eyesight, broad wings, and soaring flight. In golf, an eagle is a score of two strokes under par on a single hole.
- TROUT /trɒʊt/ · noun
- A freshwater fish with a slender body and small mouth, typically having a silvery or brownish color. Trout are often caught for food and are prized for their flavor and texture. Related: salmon, char, grayling, pike.
- ASPEN /ˈæspən/ · noun
- A aspen is a tall, slender poplar tree (genus Populus, especially Populus tremuloides in North America and Populus tremula in Europe) whose leaves flutter or tremble even in the slightest breeze. Related: poplar, quaking poplar, trembling poplar.
- SPRUCE /spruːs/ · noun
- A small to medium-sized evergreen tree with needle-like leaves and small cones, native to northern Europe and Asia. A spruce is often used as a Christmas tree. Related: fir, pine, cedar, cypress.
- LODGEPOLE /ˈlɒdʒpəʊl/ · noun
- A type of lodgepole pine (Pinus contorta) that is native to western North America, characterized by its slender branches and small cones. Related: pine, tree, conifer.
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