Grundlegender Wortschatz für den GRE - Ein Tropfen im Ozean

a large collection of islands or the sea surrounding them

Archipel

an area of land that is covered with water or is always very wet

Sumpf

a lake, either natural or artificial, from which water is supplied to houses

Stausee

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

Abgrund

a large body of land that is partially surrounded by water but is attached to a larger area of land

Halbinsel

the highest point or summit of a mountain

Gipfel

a small, natural watercourse or stream; typically characterized by a gentle and continuous flow

Bach

a layer of matter that has been accumulated, particularly by a body of water

Ablagerung

regarding conditions situated near the earth's equator; marked by warm temperatures and relatively equal day and night lengths throughout the year

äquatorial

relating to a large mass of compressed ice like those near the poles or on mountains

gletscherartig

an open and high land covered with grass, bushes and heather

Heidelandschaft

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

Terrain

a structure built along the water's edge; often with a platform for ships to load and unload goods

Kai

a low-lying piece of land between hills or mountains, often with a river flowing through it

Tal

(of land or a climate) very dry because of not having enough or any rain

trocken

a small steep waterfall, usually one of several others

Kaskade

a natural or man-made structure built along a river or waterway to prevent flooding by confining the water within its boundaries

Deich

the upper layer of trees in a forest that creates a dense cover with interlocking leaves; offering shade and shelter in the ecosystem

Baumkronen

communities of plant life native to a specific area or period

Flora

a plant or tree's branches and leaves collectively

Laub

a plant-like organism that often grows on organic matter and has no flowers or leaves, such as moulds and mushrooms

Pilz

(of plants) lasting for several years, often returning and flowering repeatedly during its life cycle

mehrjährig

to deposit pollen on a plant or flower so that it can produce new seeds or fruit

bestäuben

a small and young tree

Setzling

a new growth on a tree or plant or the part of a plant that starts to appear above the ground because it is growing

Sprosse

(of a seed or plant) to begin growing

keimen

(of an object) able to be broken down by living organisms such as bacteria, which is then safe for the environment

biologisch abbaubar

to make a place, substance, etc. dirty or harmful by adding dangerous material

kontaminieren

related to the connection between animals, plants, and humans and their environment

ökologisch

liquid waste or sewage discharged into rivers, lakes, or the sea

Abwasser

(of a vehicle) not producing gases harmful to the environment

nullemissions

in relation to activities that minimize disruption to ecosystems; emphasizing sustainability and reduced ecological footprint

gering belastend

a small amount of rain, snow, etc. that moves in a quick and stormy way and lasts only for a short period of time

ein leichter Schneefall

a very powerful wind

Sturm

the line where the sky and earth seem to come in contact with each other

Horizont

a period in the summer during which wind blows and rain falls in India or other hot South Asian countries

Monsun

a period during which the weather becomes warmer causing snow and ice to melt

Tauwetter

having the capacity to be used to grow crops

ackerfähig

(agriculture) the deliberate and systematic act of nurturing of plants, crops, or skills; often involving careful attention, development, and improvement

Kultivierung