Galapagos Islands Word Search
Galapagos Islands, as a word search. 12 words drawn from its architecture, its landscape, and the people who built it sit hidden in a 15×15 letter grid, running in every direction. Drag across a word to claim it, and clear the board to finish.
Words to find: GALAPAGOS, ARCHIPELAGO, EQUATOR, PACIFIC, VOLCANIC, LAVA, BASALT, CORAL, TORTUGA, TORTOISE, IGUANA, FINCH.
Diagonals are where most players stall. Once you are down to the last word or two, sweep the diagonals deliberately.
Galapagos Islands word list, defined
- GALAPAGOS /ˌɡæləˈpɑːɡɒs/ · noun
- A group of islands in the Pacific Ocean, off the coast of Ecuador, known for their unique wildlife and volcanic landscapes. Related: islands, archipelago, ecosystem, wildlife reserve.
- ARCHIPELAGO /ˌɑːrkɪˈpɛləɡoʊ/ · noun
- A group of islands in a sea or ocean, often clustered together. Related: island chain, island group, island cluster, island nation.
- EQUATOR /ˈɛkwətər/ · noun
- An imaginary line on the Earth's surface, equidistant from the North and South Poles, dividing the planet into the Northern Hemisphere and the Southern Hemisphere. It is also the line on the Earth's surface that receives the most direct sunlight throughout the year. Related: line, circle, belt, zone.
- PACIFIC /ˈpæsɪfɪk/ · adjective
- Having or showing a calm and peaceful nature; relating to the Pacific Ocean. Related: calm, peaceful, serene, tranquil.
- VOLCANIC /ˈvɒlkənɪk/ · adjective
- Relating to or characteristic of volcanoes or volcanic activity; extremely hot or violent. Related: fiery, incandescent, molten, scorched.
- LAVA /ˈlɑːvə/ · noun
- Molten rock from a volcano, or a flowing mass of molten rock from a volcano. It can also refer to a type of rock that is rich in iron and magnesium. Related: magma, molten rock, volcanic rock, igneous rock.
- BASALT /bəˈsɔlt/ · noun
- A dark-colored, fine-grained igneous rock that is rich in iron and magnesium, often found in areas where there has been volcanic activity. It is commonly used in construction and as a dimension stone. Related: andesite, dacite, gabbro, obsidian.
- CORAL /kɔːrəl/ · noun
- A coral is a small, usually brightly colored, marine invertebrate animal that belongs to the phylum Cnidaria. Corals are often found in large colonies and are known for their hard, stony exoskeletons. Related: reef, coral reef, sea anemone, jellyfish.
- TORTOISE /tɔːrˈtoʊs/ · noun
- A slow-moving reptile with a shell that protects its back, typically having a long neck and legs. A person who is slow and deliberate in their actions. Related: turtle, slowpoke, laggard, snail.
- IGUANA /ɪˈɡwɑːnə/ · noun
- A large, herbivorous lizard native to the Americas, typically having a spiky back and a long tail. Iguanas are often found in warm, tropical environments. Related: iguana lizard, green iguana, spiny-tailed iguana, American iguana.
- FINCH /fɪntʃ/ · noun
- A small to medium-sized bird with a stout body and a short beak, typically having a brown or grey plumage. Related: sparrow, finch, songbird, bird.
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