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Vocabulario para IELTS Academic (Puntuación 8-9) - Paisaje y Geografía

Aquí aprenderá algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con el paisaje y la geografía que son necesarias para el examen IELTS académico.

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Vocabulary for Academic IELTS (8)
strait
[Sustantivo]

a narrow passage of water connecting two larger bodies of water, often linking two seas or an inlet with a larger expanse of water

estrecho

estrecho

Ex: In Southeast Asia, the Strait of Malacca is a critical maritime passage between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean.
glacier
[Sustantivo]

a large mass of ice that forms over long periods of time, especially in polar regions or high mountains

glaciar

glaciar

Ex: The farm uses renewable energy to power its operations.
savannah
[Sustantivo]

an expansive flat land covered in grass, scattered with trees, and found in tropical or subtropical areas

sabana, sabana tropical

sabana, sabana tropical

Ex: The Serengeti Plain in East Africa is a savannah known for its annual wildebeest migration .
meridian
[Sustantivo]

one of the imaginary lines between the North Pole and the South Pole, drawn on maps to help pinpoint a location

meridiano

meridiano

Ex: Geographers meridians to analyze spatial relationships and understand how human activities are distributed across different regions of the world .
topography
[Sustantivo]

the arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area, including elevation, slope, landforms, and bodies of water

topografía

topografía

Ex: Satellite imagery provides a detailed view of topography of remote and inaccessible areas .
cartography
[Sustantivo]

a branch of science and art that consists of creating maps

cartografía

cartografía

Ex: Cartography blends science and art in map-making .
atoll
[Sustantivo]

a circular coral reef with a lagoon in the middle

atolón, atol

atolón, atol

Ex: The Rangiroa Atoll in French Polynesia is one of the atolls in the world , featuring a vast lagoon .
creek
[Sustantivo]

a narrow, shallow watercourse, often flowing through a confined natural channel

arroyo, riachuelo

arroyo, riachuelo

Ex: Wildflowers lined the edges of creek, adding a burst of color to the landscape .
tributary
[Sustantivo]

a watercourse that flows into a larger river or body of water

afluente, tributario

afluente, tributario

Ex: Navigating through the heart of Europe , the Danube River gains strength as it tributaries like the Inn and Drava Rivers .
marsh
[Sustantivo]

an area of soft, wet, low-lying land, typically characterized by grasses and other non-woody plants, and often found at the edges of lakes, rivers, or coastal areas

pantano, ciénaga

pantano, ciénaga

Ex: The marsh grasses played a vital role in preventing soil erosion along the edges of the riverbank.
escarpment
[Sustantivo]

a steep, high slope or cliff formed by erosion

escarpado, escarpamiento

escarpado, escarpamiento

Ex: escarpment created a dramatic backdrop for the waterfall , enhancing its scenic beauty .
butte
[Sustantivo]

a hill with steep, flat sides and a flat top, often found in desert areas

butte

butte

Ex: Shiprock in New Mexico is an impressive butte that stands out prominently in the flat landscape .
cataract
[Sustantivo]

a large waterfall where water rushes forcefully over a height

catarata

catarata

Ex: The series of cataracts blocked further upstream travel along this stretch of river .
crater
[Sustantivo]

the round top of a volcano

cráter

cráter

Ex: The volcanic crater was filled with lava that glowed orange at night.
estuary
[Sustantivo]

the part of a river that is wide and where it meets the sea

estuario, ría

estuario, ría

Ex: Environmentalists work to estuaries from pollution and habitat destruction .
fjord
[Sustantivo]

a steep, deep, and narrow sea inlet surrounded by tall cliffs, created by a glacier

fiordo, fjord

fiordo, fjord

Ex: fjords created by the Harding Icefield in Alaska showcase unique features and diverse wildlife .
geyser
[Sustantivo]

a natural hot spring that periodically erupts with a column of boiling water and steam due to underground volcanic activity

géiser, geiser

géiser, geiser

Ex: Sol de Mañana in Bolivia is a geothermal field with geysers, creating a surreal landscape of steam vents and bubbling pools .
isthmus
[Sustantivo]

a narrow piece of land with water on each side that connects two larger areas

istmo

istmo

Ex: The isthmus between the Mediterranean and Red Seas has long been a focal point of maritime commerce , influencing the development of civilizations in the region .
lagoon
[Sustantivo]

a shallow body of water separated from a larger body of water, often by a barrier island, coral reef, or sandbar

laguna, estero

laguna, estero

Ex: The Okavango Delta in Botswana lagoons and water channels , attracting a rich variety of wildlife .
precipice
[Sustantivo]

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

precipicio

precipicio

Ex: He felt a thrill standing at precipice of the towering rock face .
ravine
[Sustantivo]

a deep narrow valley with steep sides, usually worn by a stream

barranco

barranco

Ex: Geologists study the formation ravines to understand how water shapes the Earth 's surface over millennia .
altitude
[Sustantivo]

the distance between an object or point and sea level

altitud, altura

altitud, altura

Ex: Meteorologists altitude variations to understand atmospheric pressure changes .
knoll
[Sustantivo]

a small, rounded hill or mound, often found in a grassy or wooded area

ladera, montículo

ladera, montículo

Ex: A group of friends gathered on knoll for a sunset picnic , enjoying the warm hues of the evening sky .
terrain
[Sustantivo]

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

terreno

terreno

Ex: Farmers adapted their cultivation techniques to suit the terrain of their land , employing terracing on slopes and irrigation systems in low-lying areas to optimize agricultural productivity .
boulder
[Sustantivo]

a large rock, usually one that has been shaped by natural forces such as water or ice

piedra grande, roca

piedra grande, roca

Ex: The archaeologists discovered ancient petroglyphs carved into the surface of boulder, offering insights into the beliefs of past civilizations .
shingle
[Sustantivo]

a beach or shoreline covered with small, smooth, rounded stones or pebbles, typically found along coasts or riverbanks

playa de guijarros, playa de canto rodante

playa de guijarros, playa de canto rodante

Ex: The river 's course shifted over time , creating shingle bar along its newly formed bank .
cape
[Sustantivo]

a large, pointed piece of land that extends into a sea, ocean, or other large body of water

cabo, promontorio

cabo, promontorio

Ex: Over time , the elements sculpted cape into a dynamic landform , showcasing the forces of nature at work .
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