Glossary V

Valley
A low place between mountains. (see more about valleys)

Vegetation
A general term for all of the plants or plant life of a particular region.

Velocity Zone (V-Zone) (ocean)
A zone subject to velocity-water flooding during storms that have a 100-year recurrence interval. In coastal areas the V-Zone generally extneds inland to the point where the 100-year flood depth is insufficient to support a 3-foot high breaking wave.

Venin
Snake venom poison.

Venom
A poison, particularly one secreted by an animal.

Venomous
Full of venom. Having venom, like some snakes and insects.

Ventilation
A means of removing body moisture to prevent condensation buildup inside your shelter.

Ventral Fin
The fin on the anterior or lower surface of a fish - opposite the back.

Varmint Rifle (hunting)
A sporting rifle with a heavy barrel, designed for long-range small-game hunting, firing high-velocity, flat-trajectory bullets.

Vitals (hunting)
The region inside the chest cavity of a big game animal where, if a bullet is delivered from a proper big-game rifle or bow, the animal should not survive.

Volcano
A cone shaped mountain formed out of rock or ash thrown up from inside the earth, frequently with an opening or depression at the top.