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Slovní zásoba pro IELTS Academic (Skóre 8-9) - Krajina a geografie

Zde se naučíte některá anglická slova související s krajinou a geografií, která jsou nezbytná pro zkoušku Academic IELTS.

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Vocabulary for Academic IELTS (8)
strait
[Podstatné jméno]

a narrow passage of water connecting two larger bodies of water, often linking two seas or an inlet with a larger expanse of water

úžina, průliv

úžina, průliv

glacier
[Podstatné jméno]

a large mass of ice that forms over long periods of time, especially in polar regions or high mountains

ledovec, glaciér

ledovec, glaciér

savannah
[Podstatné jméno]

an expansive flat land covered in grass, scattered with trees, and found in tropical or subtropical areas

savanna, savan

savanna, savan

Ex: The Serengeti Plain in East Africa is a savannah known for its annual wildebeest migration .
meridian
[Podstatné jméno]

one of the imaginary lines between the North Pole and the South Pole, drawn on maps to help pinpoint a location

poledník, meridián

poledník, meridián

topography
[Podstatné jméno]

the arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area, including elevation, slope, landforms, and bodies of water

topografie, terén

topografie, terén

Ex: Satellite imagery provides a detailed view of topography of remote and inaccessible areas .
cartography
[Podstatné jméno]

a branch of science and art that consists of creating maps

kartografie, mapování

kartografie, mapování

atoll
[Podstatné jméno]

a circular coral reef with a lagoon in the middle

atoll, korálový ostrov

atoll, korálový ostrov

creek
[Podstatné jméno]

a narrow, shallow watercourse, often flowing through a confined natural channel

potok, bystrina

potok, bystrina

tributary
[Podstatné jméno]

a watercourse that flows into a larger river or body of water

přítok, přívles

přítok, přívles

Ex: Navigating through the heart of Europe , the Danube River gains strength as it tributaries like the Inn and Drava Rivers .
marsh
[Podstatné jméno]

an area of soft, wet, low-lying land, typically characterized by grasses and other non-woody plants, and often found at the edges of lakes, rivers, or coastal areas

rašeliniště, mokřad

rašeliniště, mokřad

escarpment
[Podstatné jméno]

a steep, high slope or cliff formed by erosion

sráz, eskarpment

sráz, eskarpment

butte
[Podstatné jméno]

a hill with steep, flat sides and a flat top, often found in desert areas

břit, kopec

břit, kopec

cataract
[Podstatné jméno]

a large waterfall where water rushes forcefully over a height

vodopád, kaskáda

vodopád, kaskáda

crater
[Podstatné jméno]

the round top of a volcano

kráter, vrchol sopky

kráter, vrchol sopky

estuary
[Podstatné jméno]

the part of a river that is wide and where it meets the sea

ústí, zátoka

ústí, zátoka

fjord
[Podstatné jméno]

a steep, deep, and narrow sea inlet surrounded by tall cliffs, created by a glacier

fjord, fjord (noun)

fjord, fjord (noun)

geyser
[Podstatné jméno]

a natural hot spring that periodically erupts with a column of boiling water and steam due to underground volcanic activity

gejzír, horký pramen

gejzír, horký pramen

isthmus
[Podstatné jméno]

a narrow piece of land with water on each side that connects two larger areas

isthmus, pevninský pruh

isthmus, pevninský pruh

Ex: The isthmus between the Mediterranean and Red Seas has long been a focal point of maritime commerce , influencing the development of civilizations in the region .
lagoon
[Podstatné jméno]

a shallow body of water separated from a larger body of water, often by a barrier island, coral reef, or sandbar

laguna, laguna (coby jezírko)

laguna, laguna (coby jezírko)

Ex: The Okavango Delta in Botswana lagoons and water channels , attracting a rich variety of wildlife .
precipice
[Podstatné jméno]

a steep cliff or edge of a rock face, often with a significant drop

sráz, propast

sráz, propast

ravine
[Podstatné jméno]

a deep narrow valley with steep sides, usually worn by a stream

roklina, soutěska

roklina, soutěska

Ex: Geologists study the formation ravines to understand how water shapes the Earth 's surface over millennia .
altitude
[Podstatné jméno]

the distance between an object or point and sea level

nadmořská výška, výška

nadmořská výška, výška

Ex: Meteorologists altitude variations to understand atmospheric pressure changes .
knoll
[Podstatné jméno]

a small, rounded hill or mound, often found in a grassy or wooded area

pahorek, hříbek

pahorek, hříbek

Ex: A group of friends gathered on knoll for a sunset picnic , enjoying the warm hues of the evening sky .
terrain
[Podstatné jméno]

an area of land, particularly in reference to its physical or natural features

terén, půda

terén, půda

boulder
[Podstatné jméno]

a large rock, usually one that has been shaped by natural forces such as water or ice

balvan, skála

balvan, skála

shingle
[Podstatné jméno]

a beach or shoreline covered with small, smooth, rounded stones or pebbles, typically found along coasts or riverbanks

oblázková pláž, sypaný břeh

oblázková pláž, sypaný břeh

Ex: The river 's course shifted over time , creating shingle bar along its newly formed bank .
cape
[Podstatné jméno]

a large, pointed piece of land that extends into a sea, ocean, or other large body of water

mys, kap

mys, kap

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