C1
canopy vs undergrowth
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| canopynoun/ˈkæn.ə.pi/ | Meaning the highest layer of branches and leaves in a forest, forming a roof over the ground | Goes with forest canopy | Example Sunlight barely reaches the ground beneath the dense rainforest canopy. |
| undergrowthnoun/ˈʌn.dər.ɡroʊθ/ | Meaning bushes and small plants that grow thickly under the trees in a wood or forest | Goes with thick undergrowth | Example We pushed through the thick undergrowth to reach the stream. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Scientists study the rainforest from walkways.