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a large collection of islands or the sea surrounding them

αρχιπέλαγος

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

τέλμα

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

δεξαμενή (πίσω από το φράγμα)

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

γκρεμός

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

χερσόνησος

the highest point or summit of a mountain

κολοφών

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

ρυάκι

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

κοίτασμα (γεωλογία)

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

ισημερινού

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

παγετώδης

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

βαλτότοπο

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

έδαφος

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

αποβάθρα

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

κοιλάς

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

ξερός

a small steep waterfall, usually one of several others

καταρράκτης

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

ανάχωμα

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

θόλος

communities of plant life native to a specific area or period

a plant or tree's branches and leaves collectively

φύλλωμα

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

μύκητας

enduring for three seasons or longer; persisting throughout the years

αιωνόβιος

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

γονιμοποιώ άνθος

a small and young tree

δενδρύλλιο

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

μπουμπούκια φυτών

(of a seed or plant) to begin growing

βλαστάνω

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

αποσυντίθενται από βακτήρια

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

μολύνω

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

οικολογικός

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

λύματα

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

χωρίς ρύπανση

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

χαμηλού αντίκτυπου

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

φύσημα

a very powerful wind

δυνατός άνεμος

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

ορίζοντας

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

μουσώνων βροχή

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

τήξη

having the capacity to be used to grow crops

αρόσιμος

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

καλλιέργεια