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Sciences ACT - Géographie et océanographie
Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais liés à la géographie et à l'océanographie, tels que « glacier », « boréal », « latitude », etc. qui vous aideront à réussir vos ACT.
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Orthographe
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a scientist specializing in the study of oceans, focusing on their physical properties, marine life, ecosystems, and interactions with the atmosphere and land
océanographe
a person who studies the Earth's landscapes, climates, populations, and their relationships to human activities and the environment
géographe
the atmospheric layer above the troposphere, where temperature generally increases with altitude and the ozone layer is situated
stratosphère
relating to the upper layer of the oceanic zone, extending from the surface to a depth of about 200 meters
épipalagique
relating to the middle layer of the oceanic zone, extending from a depth of about 200 meters to about 1000 meters
mesopélagique
relating to the deep layer of the oceanic zone, extending from a depth of about 1000 meters to about 4000 meters below the surface
bathypélagique
the extensive removal of forests, typically causing environmental damage
déforestation
related to the detailed mapping or description of the physical features and landscape of a particular area
topographique
remote and sparsely populated inland regions of Australia, typically characterized by arid landscapes and minimal human habitation
Outback
the elevated regions or mountainous areas that are higher than the surrounding terrain, often characterized by cooler temperatures and diverse ecosystems
hauts plateaux
to or in a foreign country, particularly one that is across the sea
outre-mer
related to the Alps mountain range and the people who live there
alpin
situated, occurring, or existing beneath the surface of the Earth
souterrain
the distance of a point north or south of the equator that is measured in degrees
latitude
a lake, either natural or artificial, from which water is supplied to houses
réservoir
related to areas or ecosystems situated along the banks of rivers, streams, or other water bodies
riparien
the vertical column of water in a body of water, such as an ocean, sea, lake, or river, extending from the surface to the bottom
colonne d'eau
related to regions or climates located in the northern latitudes of the Earth, characterized by cold temperatures and typically dominated by coniferous forests
boréal
the coastal regions or areas adjacent to the sea or ocean, often characterized by economic activities such as shipping, fishing, and tourism
côte
related to the zone between the high and low tide marks on the shore, where marine organisms are adapted to alternating periods of exposure to air and water
intertidal
a monitoring station located along a coastline or in a body of water that measures and records tidal data
station marémétrique
related to ocean zones where no sunlight penetrates, typically below 200 meters deep, supporting organisms adapted to darkness
aphotique
a large mass of ice that forms over long periods of time, especially in polar regions or high mountains
glacier
a large, unbroken expanse of land, like a continent or a big island, standing out from smaller land features
masse terrestre
a period of intense air pollution characterized by high levels of a mixture of pollutants
événement de smog
related to areas or phenomena located around the poles of the Earth, particularly within the Arctic and Antarctic circles
circompolaire
a layer of rock or sediment that stores and transmits groundwater
aquifère
related to the science of measuring and understanding the Earth's shape, size, gravitational field, and the precise locations of points on its surface
géoédétique
a scientist who studies and predicts weather conditions by analyzing atmospheric patterns, utilizing tools such as weather models, instruments, and data to provide forecasts and weather-related information
météorologue
