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Lista de Palabras Nivel C1 - Geografía

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre geografía, como "ravine", "plateau", "fertile", etc. preparadas para estudiantes de C1.

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CEFR C1 Vocabulary
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
[Sustantivo]

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

latitud

latitud

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.
bay
[Sustantivo]

an area of land that is curved and partly encloses a part of the sea

bahía, golfo

bahía, golfo

Ex: Tourists enjoy kayaking and sailing in the calm waters of the bay.Los turistas disfrutan del kayak y la vela en las aguas tranquilas de la **bahía**.
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.
clearing
[Sustantivo]

a treeless area in a forest

claro

claro

Ex: Local residents use the clearing for community gatherings and picnics during the summer .Los residentes locales usan el **claro** para reuniones comunitarias y picnics durante el verano.
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.
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.
deposit
[Sustantivo]

a layer of matter that has been accumulated, particularly by a body of water

yacimiento, depósito

yacimiento, depósito

Ex: Engineers study sediment deposits in rivers to predict flooding risks .Los ingenieros estudian los **depósitos** de sedimentos en los ríos para predecir los riesgos de inundación.
dock
[Sustantivo]

a structure built out into the water so that people can get on and off boats or ships

dársena

dársena

Ex: The port authority expanded the dock to accommodate larger ships .La autoridad portuaria amplió el **muelle** para acomodar barcos más grandes.
estuary
[Sustantivo]

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

estuario, ría

estuario, ría

Ex: Environmentalists work to protect estuaries from pollution and habitat destruction .Los ambientalistas trabajan para proteger los **estuarios** de la contaminación y la destrucción del hábitat.
flow
[Sustantivo]

the state of moving constantly and steadily

corriente

corriente

Ex: The movement of sand dunes is influenced by the wind 's direction and flow.El movimiento de las dunas de arena está influenciado por la dirección y el **flujo** del viento.
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.
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.
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**.
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.
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.
plain
[Sustantivo]

a vast area of flat land

llanura

llanura

Ex: During their expedition , the explorers crossed a vast plain that seemed to go on forever .Durante su expedición, los exploradores cruzaron una vasta **llanura** que parecía extenderse para siempre.
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.
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.
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.
range
[Sustantivo]

a line of mountains or hills

cordillera, cadena

cordillera, cadena

Ex: The Andes range runs along the western coast of South America , influencing the region 's climate and geography .La **cordillera** de los Andes recorre la costa occidental de América del Sur, influyendo en el clima y la geografía de la región.
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.
reservoir
[Sustantivo]

a lake, either natural or artificial, from which water is supplied to houses

embalse, presa

embalse, presa

Ex: Environmentalists monitor the reservoir's water quality to ensure it meets health standards for both wildlife and human consumption .Los ambientalistas monitorean la calidad del agua del **embalse** para asegurar que cumple con los estándares de salud tanto para la vida silvestre como para el consumo humano.
summit
[Sustantivo]

the top of a mountain

cima, cumbre

cima, cumbre

Ex: From the summit, they could see for miles in every direction , with valleys and peaks stretching out before them .Desde la **cumbre**, podían ver por millas en todas direcciones, con valles y picos extendiéndose ante ellos.
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.
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: Climate change poses a threat to tundra regions worldwide, affecting wildlife habitats and contributing to permafrost thawing.El cambio climático representa una amenaza para las regiones de **tundra** en todo el mundo, afectando los hábitats de la vida silvestre y contribuyendo al deshielo del permafrost.
to erode
[Verbo]

(of natural forces such as wind, water, or other environmental factors) to gradually wear away or diminish the surface of a material

erosionar

erosionar

Ex: Over time , acidic rain eroded the ancient stone statues , gradually wearing away their features .Con el tiempo, la lluvia ácida **erosionó** las antiguas estatuas de piedra, desgastando gradualmente sus rasgos.
arid
[Adjetivo]

(of land or a climate) very dry because of not having enough or any rain

árido

árido

Ex: Arid regions are susceptible to desertification , a process where fertile land becomes increasingly dry and unable to support vegetation due to human activities or climate change .Las regiones **áridas** son susceptibles a la desertificación, un proceso donde la tierra fértil se vuelve cada vez más seca e incapaz de soportar vegetación debido a actividades humanas o al cambio climático.
barren
[Adjetivo]

(of land or soil) not capable of producing any plants

árido, estéril

árido, estéril

Ex: Environmental restoration projects aim to rehabilitate barren areas by reintroducing native plants and improving soil fertility .Los proyectos de restauración ambiental tienen como objetivo rehabilitar las áreas **estériles** mediante la reintroducción de plantas nativas y la mejora de la fertilidad del suelo.
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.
fertile
[Adjetivo]

(of land or soil) able to produce crops or plants well

fértil

fértil

Ex: The fertile delta of the Ganges River in India provides vital nutrients for rice cultivation .El delta **fértil** del río Ganges en la India proporciona nutrientes vitales para el cultivo de arroz.
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.
offshore
[Adjetivo]

situated or occurring in the sea, typically away from the shore or coast

del mar

del mar

Ex: Offshore platforms extract natural gas from beneath the seabed .Las plataformas **offshore** extraen gas natural de debajo del lecho marino.
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.
neighboring
[Adjetivo]

(of a place) close to another

vecino

vecino

Ex: The neighboring houses were built in similar styles, creating a cohesive look along the street.Las casas **vecinas** fueron construidas en estilos similares, creando una apariencia cohesiva a lo largo de la calle.
upstream
[Adverbio]

against the current of a river or stream

río arriba, contra la corriente

río arriba, contra la corriente

Ex: The village was located upstream from the industrial plant , ensuring clean water for its residents .El pueblo estaba ubicado **río arriba** de la planta industrial, asegurando agua limpia para sus residentes.
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