1. By: Susan E. Goodman
Life on the Ice

2. wilderness A wild unlived-in area of land
Explorers often travel through the wilderness, or unsettled areas.

3. gliding Sliding, moving, or flying along with ease
Gliding along with the wind must be
a thrilling experience.

4. colony A group of people or animals that live together
Penguins live in colonies, or groups, in the Southern Hemisphere.

5. shelter A place that covers or protects This bus stop shelter protects
people from the weather while waiting to catch a bus.

6. unexpected Without warning It is totally unexpected to see a man
coming out of the ground.

7. overheated Heated beyond the safe point
It looks like Mr. Smith’s car is a bit
overheated!

8. constant Always the same Steady, or constant, rain makes the
sidewalk very slippery.

9. climate Usual weather conditions in an area over many years
The climate in Antarctica is extremely
cold.

10. layer One thickness This cruise ship is trying to travel
through a layer of ice.

11. region A certain area or space These cactus plants only grow in
dry regions.

12. Review Words wilderness gliding region colony shelter unexpected
overheated
constant
climate
layer