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Scienze Naturali SAT - Geografia e oceanografia

Qui imparerai alcune parole inglesi legate alla geografia e all'oceanografia, come "alpine", "glacier", "boreal", ecc. che ti serviranno per superare i tuoi SAT.

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SAT Vocabulary for Natural Sciences
geographer
[sostantivo]

a person who studies the Earth's landscapes, climates, populations, and their relationships to human activities and the environment

geografo, geografa

geografo, geografa

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meteorologist
[sostantivo]

a scientist who studies and predicts weather conditions by analyzing atmospheric patterns, utilizing tools such as weather models, instruments, and data to provide forecasts and weather-related information

meteorologo, esperto meteorologico

meteorologo, esperto meteorologico

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hemisphere
[sostantivo]

one of the two halves of the Earth, separated by the equator or a meridian

emisfero

emisfero

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stratosphere
[sostantivo]

the atmospheric layer above the troposphere, where temperature generally increases with altitude and the ozone layer is situated

stratosfera, stratosferica

stratosfera, stratosferica

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deforestation
[sostantivo]

the extensive removal of forests, typically causing environmental damage

deforestazione

deforestazione

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topographical
[aggettivo]

related to the detailed mapping or description of the physical features and landscape of a particular area

topografico, topografica

topografico, topografica

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subterranean
[aggettivo]

situated, occurring, or existing beneath the surface of the earth

sotterraneo, sottostante

sotterraneo, sottostante

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boreal
[aggettivo]

related to regions or climates located in the northern latitudes of the Earth, characterized by cold temperatures and typically dominated by coniferous forests

boreale, settentrionale

boreale, settentrionale

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landmass
[sostantivo]

a large, unbroken expanse of land, like a continent or a big island, standing out from smaller land features

massa terrestre, grande estensione di terra

massa terrestre, grande estensione di terra

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circumpolar
[aggettivo]

related to areas or phenomena located around the poles of the Earth, particularly within the Arctic and Antarctic circles

circumpolare, relativo ai circoli polari

circumpolare, relativo ai circoli polari

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glacier
[sostantivo]

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

ghiacciaio

ghiacciaio

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aquifer
[sostantivo]

a layer of rock or sediment that stores and transmits groundwater

acquifero, strato acquifero

acquifero, strato acquifero

Ex: Pollution can contaminate aquifer, affecting water quality .
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geodetic
[aggettivo]

related to the science of measuring and understanding the Earth's shape, size, gravitational field, and the precise locations of points on its surface

geodetico, geodetica

geodetico, geodetica

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overseas
[avverbio]

across the ocean or sea, referring to travel or transport to foreign countries or distant lands

all'estero, oltreoceano

all'estero, oltreoceano

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alpine
[aggettivo]

related to the Alps mountain range and the people who live there

alpino, alpestre

alpino, alpestre

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outback
[sostantivo]

remote and sparsely populated inland regions of Australia, typically characterized by arid landscapes and minimal human habitation

interior australiano, spazio remoto dell'Australia

interior australiano, spazio remoto dell'Australia

Ex: Cyclones occasionally impact the coastal regions adjacent to outback, influencing weather patterns across the continent .
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highlands
[sostantivo]

the elevated regions or mountainous areas that are higher than the surrounding terrain, often characterized by cooler temperatures and diverse ecosystems

altopiani, montagne

altopiani, montagne

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atmospheric
[aggettivo]

having a connection to or originating in the Earth's atmosphere

atmosferico

atmosferico

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landfill
[sostantivo]

a piece of land under which waste material is buried

interramento

interramento

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oceanographer
[sostantivo]

a scientist specializing in the study of oceans, focusing on their physical properties, marine life, ecosystems, and interactions with the atmosphere and land

oceanografo, oceanografa

oceanografo, oceanografa

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reservoir
[sostantivo]

a lake, either natural or artificial, from which water is supplied to houses

bacino idrico

bacino idrico

Ex: Environmentalists monitor reservoir's water quality to ensure it meets health standards for both wildlife and human consumption .
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riparian
[aggettivo]

related to areas or ecosystems situated along the banks of rivers, streams, or other water bodies

ripariale, fluviale

ripariale, fluviale

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seaboard
[sostantivo]

the coastal regions or areas adjacent to the sea or ocean, often characterized by economic activities such as shipping, fishing, and tourism

litorale, costa

litorale, costa

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intertidal
[aggettivo]

related to the zone between the high and low tide marks on the shore, where marine organisms are adapted to alternating periods of exposure to air and water

intertidale, subtidale

intertidale, subtidale

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aphotic
[aggettivo]

related to ocean zones where no sunlight penetrates, typically below 200 meters deep, supporting organisms adapted to darkness

afotico, zone afotiche

afotico, zone afotiche

Ex: Marine biologists study the food web dynamics in aphotic zone , where organisms rely on detritus and other organic matter for energy .
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