IELTS académique (bande 5 et inférieure) - Geology

a solid material forming part of the earth's surface, often made of one or more minerals

roche

a solid, naturally occurring substance with a specific chemical composition, typically found in the earth's crust, such as gold, copper, etc.

minéral

the central part of Earth, or any other planet

noyau

the black or brownish substance consisted of organic remains, rock particles, and clay that forms the upper layer of earth where trees or other plants grow

sol

(geology) a horizontal bed or distinct sedimentary rock formation

couche

a complete change in the form and structure of a rock as a result of heat and pressure

métamorphisme

the remains or impression of a plant or animal that lived a long time ago and has been preserved in rock or sediment

fossile

a source of hot water that natrurally flows out of the ground

source chaude

a rock that contains valuable mineral or metal

minerai

a grey powder that is produced as a result of a substance getting burned

cendre

liquid or semi-liquid rock that exists under the earth's surface with an extremely hot temperature

magma

the solid surface of the planet distinguished from air or sea

terre