Académico IELTS (Banda 5 y Abajo) - Geology

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

roca, piedra

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

mineral

the central part of Earth, or any other planet

centro, núcleo

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

(geology) a horizontal bed or distinct sedimentary rock formation

capa, estrato

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

metamorfismo

the remains or impression of a plant or animal that lived a long time ago and has been preserved in rock or sediment

fósil, restos fósiles

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

manantial de agua caliente, aguas termales

a rock that contains valuable mineral or metal

mineral, mena

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

ceniza, polvo de ceniza

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

magma

the solid surface of the planet distinguished from air or sea

tierra, suelo