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Wichtiger Wortschatz für den GRE - Ein Tropfen im Ozean
Hier lernen Sie einige englische Wörter über Geographie, wie „Bach“, „Gletscher“, „Flora“ usw., die für die GRE-Prüfung benötigt werden.
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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, Moor
a lake, either natural or artificial, from which water is supplied to houses
Stausee, Wasserreservoir
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, Landzunge
a small, natural watercourse or stream; typically characterized by a gentle and continuous flow
Bach, kleiner Fluss
a layer of matter that has been accumulated, particularly by a body of water
Ablagerung, Sediment
regarding conditions situated near the earth's equator; marked by warm temperatures and relatively equal day and night lengths throughout the year
äquatorial, Äquator-
relating to a large mass of compressed ice like those near the poles or on mountains
gletscherartig, glazial
an open and high land covered with grass, bushes and heather
Heidelandschaft, Moosland
an area of land, particularly in reference to its physical or natural features
Terrain, Gelände
a structure built along the water's edge; often with a platform for ships to load and unload goods
Kai, Anleger
a low-lying piece of land between hills or mountains, often with a river flowing through it
Tal, Tälchen
(of land or a climate) very dry because of not having enough or any rain
trocken, arid
a small steep waterfall, usually one of several others
Kaskade, Wasserfall
a natural or man-made structure built along a river or waterway to prevent flooding by confining the water within its boundaries
Deich, Ufer
the upper layer of trees in a forest that creates a dense cover with interlocking leaves; offering shade and shelter in the ecosystem
Baumkronen, Dach
a plant-like organism that often grows on organic matter and has no flowers or leaves, such as moulds and mushrooms
Pilz, Fungus
(of plants) lasting for several years, often returning and flowering repeatedly during its life cycle
mehrjährig, dauerhaft
to deposit pollen on a plant or flower so that it can produce new seeds or fruit
bestäuben, pollinieren
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, Trieb
(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
verseuchen
related to the connection between animals, plants, and humans and their environment
ökologisch, Umwelt-
liquid waste or sewage discharged into rivers, lakes, or the sea
Abwasser, Ablaufwasser
(of a vehicle) not producing gases harmful to the environment
nullemissions, emissionsfrei
in relation to activities that minimize disruption to ecosystems; emphasizing sustainability and reduced ecological footprint
gering belastend, mit geringem Einfluss
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, ein kurzer Schneeschauer
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, Abtauen
(agriculture) the deliberate and systematic act of nurturing of plants, crops, or skills; often involving careful attention, development, and improvement
Kultivierung, Anbau
