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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 Earth 's hemispheres have different weather patterns due to their locations .

Los hemisferios de la Tierra tienen diferentes patrones climáticos debido a sus ubicaciones.

altitude
altitude
[Sustantivo]

the distance between an object or point and sea level

altitud, altura

altitud, altura

Ex: Meteorologists study altitude variations to understand atmospheric pressure changes .

Los meteorólogos estudian las variaciones de altitud para comprender los cambios en la presión atmosférica.

latitude
latitude
[Sustantivo]

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

latitud

latitud

Ex: Latitude coordinates are paired with longitude to specify locations.

Las coordenadas de latitud se combinan con la longitud para especificar ubicaciones.

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: 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.

tropic
tropic
[Sustantivo]

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

trópico

trópico

Ex: Many deserts are found along the tropic due to global weather patterns .

Muchos desiertos se encuentran a lo largo del trópico debido a los patrones climáticos globales.

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: The tropical sun provides abundant warmth and energy for photosynthesis in plants .

El sol tropical proporciona abundante calor y energía para la fotosíntesis en las plantas.

horizon
horizon
[Sustantivo]

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

horizonte

horizonte

Ex: The sunset painted the horizon with hues of pink and orange .

El atardecer pintó el horizonte con tonos de rosa y naranja.

equator
equator
[Sustantivo]

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

ecuador

ecuador

Ex: The equator plays a key role in global climate patterns .

El ecuador desempeña un papel clave en los patrones climáticos globales.

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 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.

highland
highland
[Sustantivo]

land with mountains or hills

tierras altas

tierras altas

Ex: Highlands are often characterized by their cooler climates and unique flora and fauna adapted to higher elevations.

Las tierras altas a menudo se caracterizan por sus climas más frescos y una flora y fauna únicas adaptadas a elevaciones más altas.

inland
inland
[Adjetivo]

located away from the coast

del interior, interior

del interior, interior

Ex: The inland plains are ideal for agriculture due to fertile soil .

Las llanuras interiores son ideales para la agricultura debido al suelo fértil.

hilly
hilly
[Adjetivo]

having many hills

montañoso

montañoso

Ex: The hilly roads can be dangerous during the rainy season .

Las carreteras montañosas pueden ser peligrosas durante la temporada de lluvias.

terrain
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 varying terrain of their land , employing terracing on slopes and irrigation systems in low-lying areas to optimize agricultural productivity .

Los agricultores adaptaron sus técnicas de cultivo para adaptarse al terreno variado de sus tierras, empleando terrazas en las pendientes y sistemas de riego en las zonas bajas para optimizar la productividad agrícola.

slope
slope
[Sustantivo]

a raised landform, hill, or incline

cuesta

cuesta

Ex: A landslide occurred on the unstable slope.

Ocurrió un deslizamiento de tierra en la pendiente inestable.

pole
pole
[Sustantivo]

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

polo

polo

Ex: The magnetic poles are not aligned exactly with the geographic poles and can shift due to changes in the Earth 's magnetic field .

Los polos magnéticos no están alineados exactamente con los polos geográficos y pueden desplazarse debido a cambios en el campo magnético de la Tierra.

ravine
ravine
[Sustantivo]

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

barranco

barranco

Ex: Geologists study the formation of ravines to understand how water shapes the Earth 's surface over millennia .

Los geólogos estudian la formación de los barrancos para comprender cómo el agua moldea la superficie de la Tierra a lo largo de los milenios.

branch
branch
[Sustantivo]

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

brazo

brazo

Ex: The bridge spanned the branch of the river , providing a scenic view of the surrounding landscape .

El puente abarcaba el ramal del río, proporcionando una vista pintoresca del paisaje circundante.

current
current
[Sustantivo]

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

corriente

corriente

Ex: The warm ocean current influences the coastal climate, making winters milder.

La corriente oceánica cálida influye en el clima costero, haciendo los inviernos más suaves.

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: Tidal energy , generated from the movement of the tide, is a renewable source of power in some coastal regions .

La energía mareomotriz, generada por el movimiento de las mareas, es una fuente de energía renovable en algunas regiones costeras.

gulf
gulf
[Sustantivo]

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

golfo

golfo

Ex: The boat was anchored in a quiet gulf.

El barco estaba anclado en un golfo tranquilo.

coastal
coastal
[Adjetivo]

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

costero

costero

Ex: Coastal communities often rely on fishing and tourism for economic livelihood .

Las comunidades costeras a menudo dependen de la pesca y el turismo para su sustento económico.

crater
crater
[Sustantivo]

the round top of a volcano

cráter

cráter

Ex: The volcanic crater was filled with lava that glowed orange at night.

El cráter volcánico estaba lleno de lava que brillaba en color naranja por la noche.

lava
lava
[Sustantivo]

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

lava

lava

Ex: Scientists study lava samples to understand the composition of the Earth 's interior .

Los científicos estudian muestras de lava para comprender la composición del interior de la Tierra.

iceberg
iceberg
[Sustantivo]

a very large floating piece of ice

iceberg

iceberg

Ex: The expedition team carefully navigated their ship around the towering iceberg.

El equipo de expedición navegó cuidadosamente su barco alrededor del imponente iceberg.

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: The farm uses renewable energy to power its operations.

La granja utiliza energía renovable para alimentar sus operaciones.

canyon
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.

reef
reef
[Sustantivo]

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

arrecife

arrecife

Ex: Maps showed a dangerous reef along the coastline .

Los mapas mostraban un arrecife peligroso a lo largo de la costa.

coral reef
coral reef
[Sustantivo]

a natural underwater structure formed by coral

arrecife de coral

arrecife de coral

Ex: Coral reefs are often called the rainforests of the sea .

Los arrecifes de coral a menudo son llamados las selvas tropicales del mar.

pond
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.

marine
marine
[Adjetivo]

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

marino, naval

marino, naval

Ex: Marine biology focuses on studying the organisms and environments of the ocean .

La biología marina se centra en el estudio de los organismos y los entornos del océano.

peak
peak
[Sustantivo]

the pointed top of a mountain

cumbre, cima

cumbre, cima

Ex: The mountain 's peak was often shrouded in clouds , giving it a mysterious appearance .

La cima de la montaña a menudo estaba envuelta en nubes, dándole una apariencia misteriosa.

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