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Vocabulario para IELTS Academic (Puntuación 5) - Geología

Aquí, aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con la geología que son necesarias para el examen básico de IELTS académico.

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Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5)
rock
rock
[Sustantivo]

a solid material forming part of the earth's surface, often made of one or more minerals

roca, piedra

roca, piedra

Ex: She collected interesting rocks during her trip to the beach. 
mineral
mineral
[Sustantivo]

a solid, naturally occurring substance with a specific chemical composition, typically found in the earth's crust, such as gold, copper, etc.

mineral

mineral

Ex: Quartz is a common mineral found in many types of rocks. 
core
core
[Sustantivo]

the central part of Earth, or any other planet

centro, núcleo

centro, núcleo

Ex: The Earth's core is primarily composed of iron and nickel. 
soil
soil
[Sustantivo]

the black or brownish substance consisted of organic remains, rock particles, and clay that forms the upper layer of earth where trees or other plants grow

tierra

tierra

Ex: The gardeners enriched the soil with compost to improve plant growth. 
layer
layer
[Sustantivo]

(geology) a horizontal bed or distinct sedimentary rock formation

capa, estrato

capa, estrato

Ex: The Grand Canyon's cliffs reveal colorful layers of sandstone and shale. 
metamorphism
metamorphism
[Sustantivo]

a complete change in the form and structure of a rock as a result of heat and pressure

metamorfismo, transformación metamórfica

metamorfismo, transformación metamórfica

Ex: The intense heat and pressure deep within the Earth's crust cause metamorphism, transforming sedimentary rock into metamorphic rock. 
fossil
fossil
[Sustantivo]

the preserved remains or traces of ancient plants, animals, or other organisms found in rock

fósil, restos fósiles

fósil, restos fósiles

Ex: The fossil of a dinosaur was discovered in the desert. 
hot spring
hot spring
[Sustantivo]

a source of hot water that natrurally flows out of the ground

manantial caliente, fuente termal

manantial caliente, fuente termal

Ex: Tourists soaked in the hot springs to relieve muscle pain. 
ore
ore
[Sustantivo]

a rock that contains valuable mineral or metal

mineral, mena

mineral, mena

Ex: The mine produces iron ore for steel manufacturing. 
ash
ash
[Sustantivo]

a grey powder that is produced as a result of a substance getting burned

ceniza, polvo gris de combustión

ceniza, polvo gris de combustión

Ex: The campfire left a pile of ash on the ground. 
magma
magma
[Sustantivo]

liquid or semi-liquid rock that exists under the earth's surface with an extremely hot temperature

magma, roca fundida

magma, roca fundida

Ex: Magma rises through cracks in the crust, fueling volcanic eruptions. 
earth
earth
[Sustantivo]

the solid surface of the planet distinguished from air or sea

tierra, suelo

tierra, suelo

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