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Vocabolario per IELTS Academic (Punteggio 5) - Geologia

Qui, imparerai alcune parole inglesi relative alla geologia che sono necessarie per l'esame IELTS accademico di base.

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Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5)
rock
rock
[sostantivo]

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

roccia

roccia

Ex: The seabirds nested on the rocks high above the water. 
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mineral
mineral
[sostantivo]

a naturally occurring inorganic solid with a characteristic chemical composition and physical structure

minerale

minerale

Ex: Students examined the mineral under a microscope during geology class. 
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core
core
[sostantivo]

the central part of Earth, or any other planet

torsolo

torsolo

Ex: The core of Venus is thought to be similar to Earth's, with a dense, metal-rich center. 
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soil
soil
[sostantivo]

the black or brownish substance consisted of organic remains, rock particles, and clay that forms the upper layer of earth where trees or other plants grow

suolo

suolo

Ex: Farmers test the soil regularly to ensure it has the necessary nutrients for crops. 
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layer
layer
[sostantivo]

(geology) a horizontal bed or distinct sedimentary rock formation

strato, livello

strato, livello

Ex: Soil layers (horizons) like topsoil and subsoil have different compositions. 
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metamorphism
metamorphism
[sostantivo]

a complete change in the form and structure of a rock as a result of heat and pressure

metamorfismo, trasformazione metamorfica

metamorfismo, trasformazione metamorfica

Ex: Contact metamorphism happens when rocks are heated by nearby magma, leading to localized changes in the rock's structure and composition. 

Il metamorfismo di contatto avviene quando le rocce vengono riscaldate da magma vicino, portando a cambiamenti localizzati nella struttura e composizione della roccia.

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fossil
fossil
[sostantivo]

the preserved remains, impression, or trace of an organism from a past geological age

fossile

fossile

Ex: Daniel carefully examined the fossil under a bright light. 
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hot spring
hot spring
[sostantivo]

a source of hot water that natrurally flows out of the ground

sorgente calda, terma

sorgente calda, terma

Ex: Legends claim the hot spring has healing properties. 

Le leggende sostengono che la sorgente termale abbia proprietà curative.

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ore
ore
[sostantivo]

a rock that contains valuable mineral or metal

minerale, miniera

minerale, miniera

Ex: The geologist identified the ore as bauxite, a source of aluminum. 

Il geologo ha identificato il minerale come bauxite, una fonte di alluminio.

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ash
ash
[sostantivo]

the gray or black powdery residue left after something has burned

cenere

cenere

Ex: Emily emptied the wood ash from the stove the next morning. 
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magma
magma
[sostantivo]

liquid or semi-liquid rock that exists under the earth's surface with an extremely hot temperature

magma, roccia fusa

magma, roccia fusa

Ex: The viscosity of magma depends on its silica content. 

La viscosità del magma dipende dal suo contenuto di silice.

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earth
earth
[sostantivo]

the solid surface of the planet distinguished from air or sea

terra, suolo

terra, suolo

Ex: The climbers looked down at the earth far below. 
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