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anthropologist

scientist who studies humans and their cultures

characteristics

features, qualities

terrain

type of land

altitude

height above sea level

vegetation

plants in an area

barren

empty, without plants

rocky

full of rocks

icy

covered with ice

freezing

extremely cold

marshes

wet, muddy areas

scorching

extremely hot

surroundings

environment, the area around us

evolved

gradually changed over time

suit

fit, be suitable for

melanin

natural substance that gives colour to skin, hair and eyes

protection

safety, defence

rays

beams of light

insulation

protection against heat or cold

complexion

the natural colour and appearance of the skin

absorb

take in

facial

relating to the face

adaptation

a change that helps a living thing survive

extremely

very, unusually

frostbite

damage to the skin caused by extreme cold

harsh

severe, difficult

slanted

sloping, not straight

sturdy

strong and solid

lean

thin, with little body fat

climates

the usual weather conditions of a place

protective

giving protection

layer

a covering or thickness of material

pale

light in colour

curly

having curls or curves

straight

not curly or wavy

absorb (the sun's rays)

take in the sun's light

survive

stay alive

tend to

usually, be likely to

scorching deserts

extremely hot, dry areas

adapt

change to suit new conditions