Ex: The Arabian Peninsula is a vast desert region rich in oil and cultural history, bordered by several bodies of water, including the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf.

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plain

[ουσιαστικό]

a vast area of flat land

πεδιάδα, 平原

Ex: During their expedition , the explorers crossed a plain that seemed to go on forever .

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plateau

[ουσιαστικό]

an area of land that is flat and higher than the land surrounding it

υψίπεδο, πλαγιά

Ex: The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau , often called the " Roof of the World , " is the highest and plateau in the world .

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pole

[ουσιαστικό]

the most northern or most southern points of the earth that are joined by its axis of rotation

πόλος, πολικός σημείο

Ex: The magnetic poles are not aligned exactly with the poles and can shift due to changes in the Earth 's magnetic field .

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pond

[ουσιαστικό]

an area containing still water that is comparatively smaller than a lake, particularly one that is made artificially

λιμνούλα, ενυδρείο

Ex: In winter , pond froze over , allowing people to enjoy ice skating and other activities on its surface .

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range

[ουσιαστικό]

a line of mountains or hills

ορυζόντας, αλπικό σύστημα

Ex: The range runs along the western coast of South America , influencing the region 's climate and geography .

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ravine

[ουσιαστικό]

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

χαράδρα, φρέαρ

Ex: Geologists study the formation ravines to understand how water shapes the Earth 's surface over millennia .

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reservoir

[ουσιαστικό]

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

ταμιευτήρας, δεξαμενή

Ex: Environmentalists monitor reservoir's water quality to ensure it meets health standards for both wildlife and human consumption .

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summit

[ουσιαστικό]

the top of a mountain

κορυφή, υψηλό σημείο

Ex: From summit, they could see for miles in every direction , with valleys and peaks stretching out before them .

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swamp

[ουσιαστικό]

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

βάλτος, τσιμινιέρα

Ex: Local folklore often tells tales of mysterious creatures lurking in the depths of swamp, adding to its allure and mystery .

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tundra

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the expansive flat Arctic regions, of North America, Asia, and Europe, in which no trees grow and the soil is always frozen

τούρνα, ήπιος στάδιο

Ex: Climate change poses a threat to tundra regions worldwide, affecting wildlife habitats and contributing to permafrost thawing.

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to erode

[ρήμα]

(of natural forces such as wind, water, or other environmental factors) to gradually wear away or diminish the surface of a material

διαβρώνω, φθείρω

Ex: Over time , acidic eroded the ancient stone statues , gradually wearing away their features .

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arid

[επίθετο]

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

άγονος, ξηρός

Ex: Arid regions are susceptible to desertification , a process where fertile land becomes increasingly dry and unable to support vegetation due to human activities or climate change .

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barren

[επίθετο]

(of land or soil) not capable of producing any plants

στεγνός, άγονος

Ex: Environmental restoration projects aim to barren areas by reintroducing native plants and improving soil fertility .

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coastal

[επίθετο]

related to or situated along the coast, the area where land meets the sea