Kosakata Lanjutan untuk TOEFL - Fenomena Alam dan Lingkungan

to rain lightly in fine, small drops

gerimis

to cover a stretch of land with a lot of water

membanjiri

a weather phenomenon with an extensive circulation of winds around a central region of high barometric pressure that is connected with calm and fine weather

antisiklon

a large collection of islands or the sea surrounding them

kepulauan

a suspension of tiny particles or droplets in the air

aerosol

a severe flood of water

banjir

the tiny water drops that form on cool surfaces during the night, caused by condensation

embun

a small amount of rain, snow, etc. that moves in a quick and stormy way and lasts only for a short period of time

hujan salju kecil

a drastic and sudden rush of wind

tiupan

a long pointed piece of ice formed by the freezing of dripping water from a surface such as a roof

gundukan es

a type of light cloud that looks wispy formed at high altitudes

cirrus

a type of cloud that is dark, grey, and large, often producing rain or snow

nimbus

snow, rain, hail, etc. that falls to or condenses on the ground

presipitasi

a period during which the weather becomes warmer causing snow and ice to melt

pencairan

a risk to human health or to the environment caused by a biological source, especially microorganisms

biohazard

a sudden, violent natural disaster that drastically alters the earth's landscape

kataklisme

the act or process of making a substance or place dirty or polluted, especially by dangerous substances

kontaminasi

liquid waste or sewage discharged into rivers, lakes, or the sea

limbah

the point on the surface of the earth vertically above the focus of an earthquake where its effects are felt most strongly

epicentrum

the calm area at the center of a storm, hurricane, or tornado

mata badai

a small steep waterfall, usually one of several others

cascada

a long thick wall built in order to prevent water flooding onto a lower area, especially from the sea

bendungan

a level path, typically beside the sea or a river, that is wide and open where people may walk by for pleasure

esplanade

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

muara

a deep narrow valley, typically with a stream running through it

jurang

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

isthmus

a place on a river where boats dock

dermaga

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

meridian

a muddy and wet piece of land in which it is possible to get stuck

rawa

an area of land that is flat and higher than the land surrounding it

dataran tinggi

a flat, wide area of land with no or very few trees in North America

preria

a raised narrow mass of land that sticks out into the sea

tanah menjorong

an area in the Mediterranean coastal region of southern France and northern Italy that is known for its beauty, stylish resorts, and mild climate

riviera

a small rocky hill

bukit

a small or slight earthquake

guncangan

the highest point that a certain celestial body reaches, directly above an observer

zenit

relating to or resembling twilight

senja

connected with or produced by the heat inside the earth

geotermal

related to or caused by an earthquake

seismik

relating to the movement and arrangement of the Earth's crust

tektonik