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Terra e Natura - Geografia fisica

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Africa
Africa
[sostantivo]

the second largest continent

Africa

Africa

Ex: Africa is known for its diverse wildlife, including elephants, lions, and giraffes. 
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Antarctic
Antarctic
[sostantivo]

the extremely cold region surrounding the South Pole

Antartico

Antartico

Ex: Penguins live in the Antarctic. 
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Asia
Asia
[sostantivo]

the largest continent in the world

Asia

Asia

Ex: Asia is home to various religions, including Buddhism, Hinduism, and Islam. 
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Europe
Europe
[sostantivo]

the second smallest continent‌, next to Asia in the east, the Atlantic Ocean in the west, and the Mediterranean Sea in the south

Europa

Europa

Ex: Europe has a well-developed transportation system. 
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North  America
North America
[sostantivo]

the third largest continent in the world, consisting of Canada, the United States, Mexico, the countries of Central America, and Greenland

America del Nord, Nord America

America del Nord, Nord America

Ex: North America is made up of three main countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. 
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South America
South America
[sostantivo]

the fourth largest continent in the world which is to the south of Central America and North America

Sud America

Sud America

Ex: South America is home to the Amazon Rainforest, which is known for its incredible biodiversity. 
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Australia
Australia
[sostantivo]

the continent and country located between the Pacific and Indian Oceans

Australia, Continente australiano

Australia, Continente australiano

Ex: Australia is known for its unique wildlife. 
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continent
continent
[sostantivo]

any of the large land masses of the earth surrounded by sea such as Europe, Africa or Asia

continente

continente

Ex: Africa is the second-largest continent in the world. 
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country
country
[sostantivo]

a piece of land with a government of its own, official borders, laws, etc.

paese

paese

Ex: Canada is a vast country known for its stunning landscapes and friendly people. 
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geography
geography
[sostantivo]

the scientific study of the physical features of the Earth and its atmosphere, divisions, products, population, etc.

geografia

geografia

Ex: He majored in geography to understand more about Earth's physical features and human impact. 
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avalanche
avalanche
[sostantivo]

large amounts of snow falling from mountains

valanga

valanga

Ex: Rescue teams were dispatched to the area after the avalanche. 
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canyon
canyon
[sostantivo]

a valley that is deep and has very steep sides, through which a river is flowing usually

canyon

canyon

Ex: A river runs through the narrow canyon. 
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cave
cave
[sostantivo]

a hole or chamber formed underground naturally by rocks gradually breaking down over time

caverna

caverna

Ex: Exploring caves can be an exciting adventure, revealing hidden chambers and breathtaking formations. 
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crater
crater
[sostantivo]

the round top of a volcano

cratere

cratere

Ex: The scientist studied the formation of the crater after the volcanic eruption. 
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geology
geology
[sostantivo]

a field of science that studies the structure of the earth and its history

geologia

geologia

Ex: Geology explains why mountain ranges exist and how they formed over millions of years. 
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glacier
glacier
[sostantivo]

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

ghiacciaio

ghiacciaio

Ex: Scientists study glaciers to understand the effects of climate change on ice melt and sea-level rise. 
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gradient
gradient
[sostantivo]

the degree of the angle between the ground and the sloping line, road, etc.

gradiente, pendenza

gradiente, pendenza

Ex: The cyclist struggled to climb the steep gradient. 
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hill
hill
[sostantivo]

a naturally raised area of land that is higher than the land around it, often with a round shape

colle

colle

Ex: From the top of the hill, you can see the whole city. 
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mountain
mountain
[sostantivo]

a very tall and large natural structure that looks like a huge hill with a pointed top that is often covered in snow

montagna

montagna

Ex: I took a photo of the mountain peak, capturing its majestic beauty. 
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peak
peak
[sostantivo]

the pointed top of a mountain

cima

cima

Ex: The climbers reached the peak of Mount Everest after weeks of strenuous effort. 
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range
range
[sostantivo]

a line of mountains or hills

catena

catena

Ex: The Rocky Mountain range stretches from Canada down to New Mexico, offering breathtaking vistas and challenging climbs. 
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rock
rock
[sostantivo]

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

roccia

roccia

Ex: She collected interesting rocks during her trip to the beach. 
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slope
slope
[sostantivo]

a raised landform, hill, or incline

pendio

pendio

Ex: The hikers climbed the steep slope. 
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steep
steep
[aggettivo]

(of a surface) having a sharp slope or angle, making it difficult to climb or walk up

ripido

ripido

Ex: The steep hill made the hike challenging, requiring extra effort to ascend. 
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summit
summit
[sostantivo]

the top of a mountain

cima

cima

Ex: Climbers rejoiced upon reaching the summit of Mount Everest, the highest point on Earth. 
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valley
valley
[sostantivo]

a low area of land between mountains or hills, often with a river flowing through it

valle

valle

Ex: The sun set behind the hills, casting long shadows over the valley. 
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volcano
volcano
[sostantivo]

a mountain with an opening on its top, from which melted rock and ash can be pushed out into the air

vulcano

vulcano

Ex: The volcano erupted, sending ash into the sky. 
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crest
crest
[sostantivo]

the highest point or top edge of a hill, mountain, or wave

cima, cresta

cima, cresta

Ex: The hikers reached the crest of the hill. 
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dip
dip
[sostantivo]

a low point or slight depression in an otherwise flat surface

avvallamento, depressione

avvallamento, depressione

Ex: The road has a dip that collects water after rain. 
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ledge
ledge
[sostantivo]

a thin, shelf-like projection extending horizontally from a vertical face such as a wall or cliff

sporgenza, davanzale

sporgenza, davanzale

Ex: The cat settled comfortably on the window ledge to watch people passing below. 
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pinnacle
pinnacle
[sostantivo]

the highest point or summit of a mountain

Pinnacle

Pinnacle

Ex: Reaching the pinnacle of the mountain was a remarkable achievement. 
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