Vocabulario Esencial para el GRE - Una Gota en el Oceano
Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre geografía, como "brook", "glacial", "flora", etc. que se necesitan para el examen GRE.
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Ortografía
Cuestionario
a large collection of islands or the sea surrounding them

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

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

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

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

península
the highest point or summit of a mountain

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

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

yacimiento, depósito
relating to or located at or near the geographic equator, the imaginary line dividing the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres

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

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

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

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

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

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

árido
a small steep waterfall, usually one of several others

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

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

fronda
communities of plant life native to a specific area or period

flora
a plant or tree's branches and leaves collectively

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

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

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

polinizar
a small and young tree

árbol joven
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

retoño, brote
(of a seed or plant) to begin growing

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ráfaga
a very powerful wind

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

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

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

deshielo
having the capacity to be used to grow crops

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

cultivo
