Vocabulario Esencial para el GRE - Una Gota en el Oceano

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

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

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