IELTS Académique (Band 8 et Plus) - Paysage et géographie

a narrow passage of water connecting two larger bodies of water, often linking two seas or an inlet with a larger expanse of water

détroit

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

glacier

an expansive flat land covered in grass, scattered with trees, and found in tropical or subtropical areas

savane

one of the imaginary lines between the North Pole and the South Pole, drawn on maps to help pinpoint a location

méridien

the arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area, including elevation, slope, landforms, and bodies of water

topographie

a branch of science and art that consists of creating maps

cartographie

a circular coral reef with a lagoon in the middle

atoll

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

ruisseau, écoulement

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

affluent, tributaire

an area of soft, wet, low-lying land, typically characterized by grasses and other non-woody plants, and often found at the edges of lakes, rivers, or coastal areas

marais, tamise

a steep, high slope or cliff formed by erosion

escarpement, falaise

a hill with steep, flat sides and a flat top, often found in desert areas

butte, motte

a large waterfall where water rushes forcefully over a height

cataracte

the round top of a volcano

cratère

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

estuaire

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

fjord

a natural hot spring that periodically erupts with a column of boiling water and steam due to underground volcanic activity

geyser

a narrow piece of land with water on each side that connects two larger areas

isthme

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

lagune

a steep cliff or edge of a rock face, often with a significant drop

précipice

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

ravin

the distance between an object or point and sea level

altitude

a small, rounded hill or mound, often found in a grassy or wooded area

butte, pente douce

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

terrain

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

rocher, gros caillou

a beach or shoreline covered with small, smooth, rounded stones or pebbles, typically found along coasts or riverbanks

grèves, plage de galets

a large, pointed piece of land that extends into a sea, ocean, or other large body of water

cap, pointe