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Vocabulario para IELTS Academic (Puntuación 6-7) - Paisaje y Geografía

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Vocabulary for Academic IELTS (6-7)
canyon
[Sustantivo]

a valley that is deep and has very steep sides, through which a river is flowing usually

cañón

cañón

Ex: They set up camp near the bottom of the canyon.Acamparon cerca del fondo del **cañón**.
dune
[Sustantivo]

a mound or ridge of sand that is typically formed by the wind, often found in deserts, coastal areas, or other regions with significant wind activity

duna, montículo de arena

duna, montículo de arena

Ex: Vegetated dunes, covered with grasses and plants , provide stabilization against erosion in coastal areas .Las **dunas** vegetadas, cubiertas de hierbas y plantas, proporcionan estabilización contra la erosión en áreas costeras.
meadow
[Sustantivo]

a piece of land covered in grass and sometimes wild flowers, often used for hay

prado, pradera

prado, pradera

swamp
[Sustantivo]

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

pantano

pantano

Ex: Local folklore often tells tales of mysterious creatures lurking in the depths of the swamp, adding to its allure and mystery .El folclore local a menudo cuenta historias de criaturas misteriosas que acechan en las profundidades del **pantano**, lo que añade a su atractivo y misterio.
pond
[Sustantivo]

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

estanque

estanque

Ex: In winter , the pond froze over , allowing people to enjoy ice skating and other activities on its surface .En invierno, el **estanque** se congeló, permitiendo que la gente disfrutara del patinaje sobre hielo y otras actividades en su superficie.
plateau
[Sustantivo]

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

meseta

meseta

Ex: The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau , often called the " Roof of the World , " is the highest and largest plateau in the world .La meseta de Qinghai-Tíbet, a menudo llamada el "Techo del Mundo", es el **altiplano** más alto y grande del mundo.
peninsula
[Sustantivo]

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

península

península

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.La **península** arábiga es una vasta región desértica rica en petróleo e historia cultural, bordeada por varios cuerpos de agua, incluidos el Mar Rojo y el Golfo Pérsico.
reef
[Sustantivo]

a ridge of rock or a line of sand near the surface of a body of water

arrecife

arrecife

outskirts
[Sustantivo]

the outer areas or parts of a city or town

afueras, alrededores

afueras, alrededores

Ex: Commuting from the outskirts to the city center can be challenging during rush hour , as traffic congestion often slows down travel times significantly .Desplazarse desde las **afueras** hasta el centro de la ciudad puede ser un desafío durante la hora punta, ya que la congestión del tráfico a menudo ralentiza significativamente los tiempos de viaje.
cove
[Sustantivo]

a small curved area of land that partly encloses a specific part of the sea

cala

cala

Ex: The cliffs surrounding the cove offered stunning views of the sunset over the ocean .Los acantilados que rodeaban la **cala** ofrecían vistas impresionantes del atardecer sobre el océano.
longitude
[Sustantivo]

the distance of a point east or west of the meridian at Greenwich that is measured in degrees

longitud

longitud

Ex: Time zones are determined based on lines of longitude around the globe.Los husos horarios se determinan en función de las líneas de **longitud** alrededor del globo.
latitude
[Sustantivo]

the distance of a point north or south of the equator that is measured in degrees

latitud

latitud

quicksand
[Sustantivo]

a hazardous or difficult situation that is very hard to get out of

aprieto

aprieto

Ex: The company 's financial troubles felt like quicksand, pulling them deeper into debt .Los problemas financieros de la empresa se sentían como **arenas movedizas**, arrastrándolos más profundamente en la deuda.
tropic
[Sustantivo]

each of the two parallel and imaginary lines around the earth that is 23°26ʹ south or north of the equator

trópico

trópico

equator
[Sustantivo]

a hypothetical line around the Earth that divides it into Northern and Southern hemispheres

ecuador

ecuador

archipelago
[Sustantivo]

a large collection of islands or the sea surrounding them

archipiélago

archipiélago

Ex: Travelers often explore the Greek archipelago for its beautiful islands .Los viajeros a menudo exploran **el archipiélago** griego por sus hermosas islas.
antarctic circle
[Sustantivo]

an imaginary circle around 66.5 degrees south of the equator, marking the southernmost point where the sun stays above or below the horizon for 24 hours during the respective solstices

círculo antártico, círculo polar antártico

círculo antártico, círculo polar antártico

Ex: The Antarctic Circle is a crucial geographical marker for studying the Earth's axial tilt and its impact on daylight hours.El **círculo antártico** es un marcador geográfico crucial para estudiar la inclinación axial de la Tierra y su impacto en las horas de luz diurna.
atlas
[Sustantivo]

a collection of maps, charts, and geographical information typically organized by region or topic

atlas, colección de mapas

atlas, colección de mapas

Ex: The detailed atlas also includes topographical information for hikers and explorers .El **atlas** detallado también incluye información topográfica para excursionistas y exploradores.
delta
[Sustantivo]

a landform at a river's mouth, shaped by sediment deposition and characterized by distributaries

delta, desembocadura

delta, desembocadura

Ex: The delta region is home to a variety of bird species attracted to its diverse wetland habitats .La región **deltaica** alberga una variedad de especies de aves atraídas por sus diversos hábitats de humedales.
Vocabulario para IELTS Academic (Puntuación 6-7)
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