For elementary learners — expand your nature vocabulary with weather patterns, seasons, habitats, and simple environmental topics.
Free Environment & Nature vocabulary flashcards at the A2 level — all 35 words with definitions and examples. Study them with spaced repetition and start using these words in everyday conversation.
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ocean
a very large area of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface.
cave
a large hollow space in a hillside, cliff, or underground.
pollution
harmful substances in the air, water, or soil caused by human activity.
recycle
to process used materials such as paper, glass, or plastic so they can be used again.
jungle
a thick, dense forest in a hot and wet tropical region.
desert
a large, very dry area of land with little rain and very few plants.
island
a piece of land completely surrounded by water.
field
a large, flat area of land used for growing crops or for animals to graze.
valley
a low area of land between hills or mountains, often with a river running through it.
coast
the area of land that is next to or close to the sea.
soil
the top layer of earth in which plants grow, made of minerals and organic matter.
protect
to keep something or someone safe from harm or damage.
damage
to cause harm to something so that it is broken, hurt, or less useful.
natural
relating to or found in nature, not made or changed by people.
environment
the natural world, including land, water, air, plants, and animals, especially as affected by people.
wildlife
wild animals and plants living in their natural surroundings.
fresh
describing water that is not salty, coming from rivers, lakes, or rain.
branch
a part of a tree that grows out from the main trunk and holds leaves or fruit.
wave
a raised line of water on the surface of the sea that moves toward the shore.
shore
the area of land along the edge of the sea, a lake, or a river.
mud
wet, sticky earth or soil that forms when rain mixes with the ground.
seed
the small hard part of a plant from which a new plant grows.
save
to prevent something or someone from being harmed, wasted, or destroyed.
reduce
to make something smaller in amount, size, or degree.
energy
the power from sources such as electricity, gas, or the sun that is used to do work or produce heat and light.
recycling bin
a special container where used paper, glass, or plastic is collected to be recycled.
planet
a large round object in space, such as the earth, that moves around the sun.
plastic
a light, man-made material used to make many everyday objects and packaging.
bottle
a container, usually made of glass or plastic, used for keeping liquids.
meadow
a field covered in grass and wild flowers.
shell
the hard outer covering found on a beach, often from the sea.
cliff
a high area of rock with a very steep side, often next to the sea.
slope
a piece of land that goes up or down at an angle.
pollute
to make air, water, or land dirty and harmful with waste or chemicals.
harmful
describing something that can cause damage or injury to living things.