Accademico IELTS (Banda 8 e Superiore) - Paesaggio e geografia

a narrow passage of water connecting two larger bodies of water, often linking two seas or an inlet with a larger expanse of water

stretto, strait

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

ghiacciaio

an expansive flat land covered in grass, scattered with trees, and found in tropical or subtropical areas

savanna

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

meridiano

the arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area, including elevation, slope, landforms, and bodies of water

topografia

a branch of science and art that consists of creating maps

cartografia

a circular coral reef with a lagoon in the middle

atollo

a narrow, shallow watercourse, often flowing through a confined natural channel

torrente, fiumiciattolo

a watercourse that flows into a larger river or body of water

affluente, tributario

an area of soft, wet, low-lying land, typically characterized by grasses and other non-woody plants, and often found at the edges of lakes, rivers, or coastal areas

palude, brughiera

a steep, high slope or cliff formed by erosion

scarpata, rupestre

a hill with steep, flat sides and a flat top, often found in desert areas

butte, mesa

a large waterfall where water rushes forcefully over a height

cascata, cataratta

the round top of a volcano

cratere

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

estuario

a steep, deep, and narrow sea inlet surrounded by tall cliffs, created by a glacier

fjord

a natural hot spring that periodically erupts with a column of boiling water and steam due to underground volcanic activity

geyser

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

istmo

a shallow body of water separated from a larger body of water, often by a barrier island, coral reef, or sandbar

laguna

a steep cliff or edge of a rock face, often with a significant drop

precipizio

a deep narrow valley with steep sides, usually worn by a stream

burrone

the distance between an object or point and sea level

altitudine

a small, rounded hill or mound, often found in a grassy or wooded area

collinetta, mucchio

an area of land, particularly in reference to its physical or natural features

terreno

a large rock, usually one that has been shaped by natural forces such as water or ice

massiccio, macigno

a beach or shoreline covered with small, smooth, rounded stones or pebbles, typically found along coasts or riverbanks

spiaggia di ciottoli, spiaggia ghiaiosa

a large, pointed piece of land that extends into a sea, ocean, or other large body of water

capo, punta