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Sciences Naturelles SAT - Terre et eau
Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais liés à la terre et à l'eau, tels que « terrain », « estuary », « gorge », etc. dont vous aurez besoin pour réussir vos SAT.
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an area of land, particularly in reference to its physical or natural features
terrain
a flat-bottomed desert basin that periodically fills with water to form a temporary lake, but remains dry for most of the year
plage
a field covered with grass or similar herbs suitable for animals to graze on
pâturage
the highest point or summit, especially of a mountain or hill, where the incline culminates
crête
a large rock, usually one that has been shaped by natural forces such as water or ice
rocher
a long, narrow elevated strip of land or underwater feature that stands higher than its surroundings
crête
a sudden fall of a large mass of dirt or rock down a mountainside or cliff
glissement de terrain
a piece of land covered in grass and sometimes wild flowers, often used for hay
prairie
a thick, tropical forest with tall trees and consistently heavy rainfall
forêt tropicale
a small, natural hill or raised area of earth, typically formed by natural processes
monticule
a coastal wetland area that is covered by mud or silt at low tide and exposed at high tide
vasière
a flat strip or ledge of land, located along the side of a road, typically used for drainage or as a barrier
berme
a high, steep cliff or bank overlooking a body of water, often formed by erosion or geological processes
bluff
the expansive flat Arctic regions, of North America, Asia, and Europe, in which no trees grow and the soil is always frozen
toundra
a large area of land, often defined by boundaries, used for specific purposes such as development, agriculture, or conservation
étendue
related to travel or transport over land, especially across long distances or difficult terrain
par la route
to undergo gradual wearing away or reduction in size, typically as a result of natural forces or environmental factors
s'éroder
a fast and turbulent part of a river with swift currents and obstacles like rocks
a narrow, shallow watercourse, often flowing through a confined natural channel
ruisseau
a watercourse that flows into a larger river or body of water
rivière affluent
a circular current of water or air that moves against the main flow, creating a small whirlpool or whirl
tourbillon
the flow or movement of water or a liquid in a specific direction
courant
a small, natural watercourse or stream; typically characterized by a gentle and continuous flow
ruisseau
a slight wave or series of waves on the water's surface caused by a breeze or a disturbance
ondulation
a narrow body of water between islands or leading inland from a larger body of water, often serving as a passageway or channel
prise
the gentle, rhythmic movement and sound of water as it washes up onto the shore or against objects
clapotis
the excess liquid, typically water, that exceeds the capacity of an area to contain or absorb it
finale
a shallow body of water separated from a larger body of water, often by a barrier island, coral reef, or sandbar
lagune
a narrow channel or ravine formed by the erosion of soil, especially by running water during rainfall or storms
ravine
a stagnant or slow-moving channel or inlet, often connected to a larger body of water, such as a marsh, swamp, or backwater
bourbier
the scattered droplets or particles of water or liquid that result from something being struck or dispersed forcefully
éclaboussure
a steep, deep, and narrow sea inlet surrounded by tall cliffs, created by a glacier
fjord
a very high wave or series of waves caused by an undersea earthquake or volcanic eruption
tsunami
