Accademico IELTS (Banda 5 e Inferiore) - Geology

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

roccia

a solid, naturally occurring substance with a specific chemical composition, typically found in the earth's crust, such as gold, copper, etc.

minerale

the central part of Earth, or any other planet

torsolo

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

(geology) a horizontal bed or distinct sedimentary rock formation

strato, capa

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

metamorfismo

the remains or impression of a plant or animal that lived a long time ago and has been preserved in rock or sediment

fossile

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

sorgente termale, acqua calda sorgiva

a rock that contains valuable mineral or metal

minerale, roccia

a grey powder that is produced as a result of a substance getting burned

cenere, polvere di cenere

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

magma

the solid surface of the planet distinguished from air or sea

terra, suolo