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Vocabulario Esencial para el TOEFL - Geografía

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre geografía, como "tropic", "hilly", "slope", etc. que se necesitan para el examen TOEFL.

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Essential Words Needed for TOEFL
geology
geology
[Sustantivo]

a field of science that studies the structure of the earth and its history

geología

geología

Ex: Studying geology reveals the history of our planet, from the formation of continents to the evolution of life. 

El estudio de la geología revela la historia de nuestro planeta, desde la formación de los continentes hasta la evolución de la vida.

hemisphere
hemisphere
[Sustantivo]

one of the two halves of the Earth, separated by the equator or a meridian

hemisferio

hemisferio

Ex: The equator divides the Earth into two hemispheres. 

El ecuador divide la Tierra en dos hemisferios.

altitude
altitude
[Sustantivo]

the distance between an object or point and sea level

altitud, altura

altitud, altura

Ex: Climbers experienced difficulties adjusting to the high altitude during their ascent. 

Los escaladores experimentaron dificultades para adaptarse a la gran altitud durante su ascenso.

latitude
latitude
[Sustantivo]

an imaginary horizontal circle around the Earth parallel to the equator, used to measure north-south position

latitud

latitud

Ex: Latitude helps sailors determine their north-south position. 

La latitud ayuda a los marineros a determinar su posición norte-sur.

continental
continental
[Adjetivo]

relating to or characteristic of any continent

continental

continental

longitude
longitude
[Sustantivo]

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

longitud

longitud

Ex: Mariners use longitude to navigate across the oceans using celestial navigation. 

Los marineros usan la longitud para navegar a través de los océanos utilizando la navegación celestial.

tropic
tropic
[Sustantivo]

either of the two imaginary lines around the Earth located about 23° north and south of the equator

trópico

trópico

Ex: Regions near the tropic often have warm climates. 

Las regiones cerca del trópico a menudo tienen climas cálidos.

tropical
tropical
[Adjetivo]

associated with or characteristic of the tropics, regions of the Earth near the equator known for their warm climate and lush vegetation

tropical

tropical

Ex: She enjoyed vacationing in tropical destinations with sandy beaches and clear blue waters. 

Disfrutaba de vacacionar en destinos tropicales con playas de arena y aguas azules claras.

horizon
horizon
[Sustantivo]

the line where the sky and earth seem to come in contact with each other

horizonte

horizonte

Ex: Sailors navigated by the stars on the open sea, using the horizon as a reference. 

Los marineros navegaban por las estrellas en mar abierto, usando el horizonte como referencia.

equator
equator
[Sustantivo]

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

ecuador

ecuador

Ex: The ship crossed the equator during its voyage. 

El barco cruzó el ecuador durante su viaje.

peninsula
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 children explored the rocky shores and lush forests of the remote peninsula during their summer vacation. 

Los niños exploraron las costas rocosas y los bosques frondosos de la remota península durante sus vacaciones de verano.

highland
highland
[Sustantivo]

land with mountains or hills

tierras altas

tierras altas

Ex: Indigenous peoples in the Andean Highlands have cultivated terraced fields for centuries, adapting to the challenges of farming at high altitudes. 

Los pueblos indígenas de las tierras altas andinas han cultivado campos en terrazas durante siglos, adaptándose a los desafíos de la agricultura en alturas elevadas.

inland
inland
[Adjetivo]

located away from the coast

del interior, interior

del interior, interior

Ex: She prefers the tranquil atmosphere of inland lakes for fishing. 

Ella prefiere el ambiente tranquilo de los lagos interiores para pescar.

hilly
hilly
[Adjetivo]

having many hills

montañoso

montañoso

Ex: The hilly terrain made the bike ride more challenging. 

El terreno montañoso hizo que el paseo en bicicleta fuera más desafiante.

terrain
terrain
[Sustantivo]

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

terreno

terreno

Ex: Urban planners took into account the natural terrain features when designing the city's infrastructure, incorporating green spaces and waterways into their plans. 

Los urbanistas tuvieron en cuenta las características naturales del terreno al diseñar la infraestructura de la ciudad, incorporando espacios verdes y vías fluviales en sus planes.

slope
slope
[Sustantivo]

a raised landform, hill, or incline

cuesta

cuesta

Ex: Farmers planted crops along the slope to prevent erosion. 

Los agricultores plantaron cultivos a lo largo de la pendiente para prevenir la erosión.

pole
pole
[Sustantivo]

the most northern or most southern points of the earth that are joined by its axis of rotation

polo

polo

Ex: Due to the tilt of the Earth's axis, the poles experience six months of daylight followed by six months of darkness each year. 

Debido a la inclinación del eje de la Tierra, los polos experimentan seis meses de luz diurna seguidos de seis meses de oscuridad cada año.

ravine
ravine
[Sustantivo]

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

barranco

barranco

Ex: The hikers descended cautiously into the ravine, navigating the rocky terrain and overhanging vegetation. 

Los excursionistas descendieron con cautela por el barranco, sorteando el terreno rocoso y la vegetación colgante.

branch
branch
[Sustantivo]

a smaller part of a river that is separated from the main and larger part

brazo

brazo

Ex: During the flood, the branch of the river swelled, inundating the surrounding fields. 

Durante la inundación, la rama del río se hinchó, inundando los campos circundantes.

current
current
[Sustantivo]

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

corriente

corriente

Ex: Fish often migrate by riding the steady current of the stream. 

Los peces a menudo migran montando la corriente constante del arroyo.

tide
tide
[Sustantivo]

the rise and fall of the sea level, which happens regularly, as a result of the attraction of the sun and moon

marea

marea

Ex: During low tide, the exposed seabed reveals various marine life and tidal pools. 

Durante la marea baja, el lecho marino expuesto revela diversas formas de vida marina y pozas de marea.

gulf
gulf
[Sustantivo]

an area of sea that is partly surrounded by land, with a narrow opening

golfo

golfo

Ex: They sailed across the gulf between the two islands. 

Navegaron a través del golfo entre las dos islas.

coastal
coastal
[Adjetivo]

related to or situated along the coast, the area where land meets the sea

costero

costero

Ex: The coastal region is home to diverse marine life, including fish, dolphins, and seabirds. 

La región costera alberga una vida marina diversa, que incluye peces, delfines y aves marinas.

crater
crater
[Sustantivo]

the round top of a volcano

cráter

cráter

Ex: The impact crater in Arizona is a famous geological site attracting visitors worldwide. 

El cráter de impacto en Arizona es un sitio geológico famoso que atrae a visitantes de todo el mundo.

lava
lava
[Sustantivo]

a substance from the inner layers of the earth which is erupted out of a volcanic mountain

lava

lava

Ex: Tourists watched in awe as lava fountains erupted from the crater. 

Los turistas miraban con asombro mientras los surtidores de lava brotaban del cráter.

iceberg
iceberg
[Sustantivo]

a very large floating piece of ice

iceberg

iceberg

Ex: Iceberg lettuce is named for its crisp, watery texture reminiscent of iceberg formations. 

La lechuga iceberg recibe su nombre por su textura crujiente y acuosa que recuerda a las formaciones de hielo flotante.

glacier
glacier
[Sustantivo]

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

glaciar

glaciar

Ex: Mountaineers face numerous challenges when attempting to traverse icy crevasses on glaciers. 

Los montañeros enfrentan numerosos desafíos al intentar cruzar grietas heladas en los glaciares.

canyon
canyon
[Sustantivo]

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

cañón

cañón

Ex: The canyon walls were covered in colorful rock formations. 

Las paredes del cañón estaban cubiertas de formaciones rocosas coloridas.

reef
reef
[Sustantivo]

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

arrecife

arrecife

Ex: The diver explored a colorful reef. 

El buceador exploró un arrecife colorido.

coral reef
coral reef
[Sustantivo]

a natural underwater structure formed by coral

arrecife de coral

arrecife de coral

Ex: The Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef system in the world. 

La Gran Barrera de Coral es el sistema de arrecife de coral más grande del mundo.

pond
pond
[Sustantivo]

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

estanque

estanque

Ex: Children delighted in feeding the fish that inhabited the clear waters of the small pond in the park. 

Los niños disfrutaban alimentando a los peces que habitaban las aguas claras del pequeño estanque del parque.

marine
marine
[Adjetivo]

related to the sea and the different life forms that exist there

marino, naval

marino, naval

Ex: Marine conservation efforts aim to protect endangered species and preserve marine habitats. 

Los esfuerzos de conservación marina tienen como objetivo proteger las especies en peligro de extinción y preservar los hábitats marinos.

peak
peak
[Sustantivo]

the pointed top of a mountain

cumbre, cima

cumbre, cima

Ex: From the peak, they could see for miles in every direction. 

Desde la cima, podían ver a kilómetros en todas las direcciones.

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