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Ciencias Naturales SAT - Tierra y Agua

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con la tierra y el agua, como "terreno", "estuario", "cañón", etc. que necesitarás para aprobar tus SATs.

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SAT Vocabulary for Natural Sciences
terrain
terrain
[Sustantivo]

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

terreno

terreno

Ex: The rugged terrain of the mountainous region posed a significant challenge for the hikers, requiring careful navigation and endurance. 
playa
playa
[Sustantivo]

a flat-bottomed desert basin that periodically fills with water to form a temporary lake, but remains dry for most of the year

playa, cuenca desértica de fondo plano

playa, cuenca desértica de fondo plano

pasture
pasture
[Sustantivo]

a field where animals eat grass

pasto

pasto

Ex: The cows are grazing in the green pasture. 
foothill
foothill
[Sustantivo]

a low hill at the base of a mountain or mountain range

estribación, pie de monte

estribación, pie de monte

Ex: The village is nestled in the foothills of the Rockies. 
crest
crest
[Sustantivo]

the highest point or summit, especially of a mountain or hill, where the incline culminates

cresta, cima

cresta, cima

Ex: After a challenging hike, we finally reached the crest of the mountain, where we were greeted with a breathtaking view. 
boulder
boulder
[Sustantivo]

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

roca, peñasco

roca, peñasco

Ex: A massive boulder sat at the edge of the cliff, weathered by centuries of wind and rain. 
ridge
ridge
[Sustantivo]

a long, narrow elevated strip of land or underwater feature that stands higher than its surroundings

cresta, cordillera

cresta, cordillera

Ex: The mountain ridge stretched across the horizon, providing breathtaking views of the valley below. 
landslide
landslide
[Sustantivo]

a sudden fall of a large mass of dirt or rock down a mountainside or cliff

derrumbe

derrumbe

Ex: The heavy rains triggered a landslide that blocked the main road. 
meadow
meadow
[Sustantivo]

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

prado, pradera

prado, pradera

Ex: The children played in the meadow. 
rainforest
rainforest
[Sustantivo]

‌a thick, tropical forest with tall trees and consistently heavy rainfall

bosque lluvioso

bosque lluvioso

Ex: He spent his vacation hiking through the beautiful rainforest. 
landmark
landmark
[Sustantivo]

a structure or a place that is historically important

monumento

monumento

Ex: The Great Wall of China is a remarkable landmark that stretches across thousands of miles and has stood for centuries. 
mound
mound
[Sustantivo]

a small, natural hill or raised area of earth, typically formed by natural processes

montículo, loma

montículo, loma

Ex: The playground had a small mound where kids loved to climb. 
mudflat
mudflat
[Sustantivo]

a coastal wetland area that is covered by mud or silt at low tide and exposed at high tide

marisma, llanura de marea

marisma, llanura de marea

berm
berm
[Sustantivo]

a flat strip or ledge of land, located along the side of a road, typically used for drainage or as a barrier

berma, arcén

berma, arcén

Ex: The cyclists rode along the berm to stay clear of traffic. 
bluff
bluff
[Sustantivo]

a high, steep cliff or bank overlooking a body of water, often formed by erosion or geological processes

acantilado, precipicio

acantilado, precipicio

Ex: The ship sailed close to the bluff, towering above the sea. 
bank
bank
[Sustantivo]

land along the sides of a river, canal, etc.

orilla

orilla

Ex: The children played on the sandy bank of the river, building sandcastles and skipping stones. 
gorge
gorge
[Sustantivo]

a steep-sided valley, often with a stream running through it

desfiladero

desfiladero

Ex: The hikers explored a gorge carved by the river. 
tundra
tundra
[Sustantivo]

the expansive flat Arctic regions, of North America, Asia, and Europe, in which no trees grow and the soil is always frozen

tundra

tundra

Ex: The Arctic tundra is characterized by its cold, treeless landscape and permafrost, making it a harsh environment for plant and animal life. 
tract
tract
[Sustantivo]

a large area of land, often defined by boundaries, used for specific purposes such as development, agriculture, or conservation

extensión, parcela

extensión, parcela

Ex: Farmers cultivated crops on a vast tract of fertile soil. 
overland
overland
[Adjetivo]

related to travel or transport over land, especially across long distances or difficult terrain

terrestre, por tierra

terrestre, por tierra

Ex: The explorers embarked on an overland journey through the rugged mountains. 
to erode
to erode
[Verbo]

to undergo gradual wearing away or reduction in size, typically as a result of natural forces or environmental factors

erosionar, desgastar

erosionar, desgastar

Ex: The cliffs along the coast eroded slowly as the waves crashed against them. 
rapid
rapid
[Sustantivo]

a fast and turbulent part of a river with swift currents and obstacles like rocks

rápido

rápido

Ex: They navigated the river's rapids with skill and caution. 
creek
creek
[Sustantivo]

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

arroyo, riachuelo

arroyo, riachuelo

Ex: The children played by the creek, skipping stones and exploring the banks. 
tributary
tributary
[Sustantivo]

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

afluente, tributario

afluente, tributario

Ex: The Missouri River is a major waterway, with numerous tributaries joining its flow. 
puddle
puddle
[Sustantivo]

a small pool of water or other liquid, particularly rainwater

charco

charco

Ex: After the rain, a large puddle formed at the end of the driveway, making it difficult to navigate. 
eddy
eddy
[Sustantivo]

a circular current of water or air that moves against the main flow, creating a small whirlpool or whirl

remolino, vórtice

remolino, vórtice

Ex: The boat was briefly caught in an eddy near the river's bend. 
current
current
[Sustantivo]

the flow or movement of water or a liquid in a specific direction

corriente

corriente

Ex: The ocean current carried the boat further out to sea than they had anticipated. 
brook
brook
[Sustantivo]

a small, natural watercourse or stream; typically characterized by a gentle and continuous flow

riachuelo, arroyo

riachuelo, arroyo

Ex: They enjoyed a peaceful walk along the brook. 
ripple
ripple
[Sustantivo]

a slight wave or series of waves on the water's surface caused by a breeze or a disturbance

una ondulación, un rizo

una ondulación, un rizo

Ex: The stone created a ripple as it skipped across the pond. 
trickle
trickle
[Sustantivo]

a small, slow flow of liquid

hilo, goteo

hilo, goteo

Ex: A trickle of water seeped from the leaky faucet. 
inlet
inlet
[Sustantivo]

a narrow body of water between islands or leading inland from a larger body of water, often serving as a passageway or channel

ensenada, entrada

ensenada, entrada

Ex: The boat navigated through the narrow inlet to reach the hidden bay. 
swash
swash
[Sustantivo]

the gentle, rhythmic movement and sound of water as it washes up onto the shore or against objects

el chapoteo, el murmullo de las olas

el chapoteo, el murmullo de las olas

Ex: The beach was filled with the soothing swash of the waves. 
runoff
runoff
[Sustantivo]

the excess liquid, typically water, that exceeds the capacity of an area to contain or absorb it

escorrentía, desbordamiento

escorrentía, desbordamiento

Ex: After heavy rain, the runoff from the hillsides flooded the streets below. 
lagoon
lagoon
[Sustantivo]

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

laguna, lagoa

laguna, lagoa

Ex: The lagoons of the Maldives are known for their turquoise waters and vibrant coral reefs. 
swamp
swamp
[Sustantivo]

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

pantano

pantano

Ex: The swamp was teeming with diverse wildlife, from alligators to herons and turtles. 
estuary
estuary
[Sustantivo]

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

estuario, ría

estuario, ría

Ex: The estuary teemed with marine life, providing a vital habitat for many species. 
gully
gully
[Sustantivo]

a narrow channel or ravine formed by the erosion of soil, especially by running water during rainfall or storms

barranco, cauce

barranco, cauce

Ex: Heavy rains carved a deep gully through the soft earth of the hillside. 
slough
slough
[Sustantivo]

a stagnant or slow-moving channel or inlet, often connected to a larger body of water, such as a marsh, swamp, or backwater

un brazo muerto, una ciénaga

un brazo muerto, una ciénaga

Ex: The wildlife refuge was teeming with birds nesting along the slough. 
splatter
splatter
[Sustantivo]

the scattered droplets or particles of water or liquid that result from something being struck or dispersed forcefully

salpicadura, rociada

salpicadura, rociada

Ex: The sudden downpour created a splatter on the pavement, forming small puddles. 
fjord
fjord
[Sustantivo]

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

fiordo, ensenada glaciar

fiordo, ensenada glaciar

Ex: The Norwegian coast is renowned for its stunning fjords, with deep blue waters surrounded by towering cliffs. 
tsunami
tsunami
[Sustantivo]

a very high wave or series of waves caused by an undersea earthquake or volcanic eruption

tsunami

tsunami

Ex: The devastating tsunami in 2004 wreaked havoc across coastal regions of Southeast Asia. 
cascade
cascade
[Sustantivo]

a small steep waterfall, usually one of several others

cascada

cascada

Ex: The hikers stopped to admire the beautiful cascade in the forest. 
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