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ACT Scienza - Geografia e oceanografia

Qui imparerai alcune parole inglesi legate alla geografia e all'oceanografia, come "ghiacciaio", "boreale", "latitudine", ecc. che ti aiuteranno a superare i tuoi ACT.

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ACT Vocabulary for Science
oceanographer

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

oceanografo

oceanografo

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geographer

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

geografo

geografo

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stratosphere

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

stratosfera

stratosfera

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epipelagic

relating to the upper layer of the oceanic zone, extending from the surface to a depth of about 200 meters

epipelagico

epipelagico

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mesopelagic

relating to the middle layer of the oceanic zone, extending from a depth of about 200 meters to about 1000 meters

mesopelagico

mesopelagico

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bathypelagic

relating to the deep layer of the oceanic zone, extending from a depth of about 1000 meters to about 4000 meters below the surface

batipelagico

batipelagico

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deforestation

the extensive removal of forests, typically causing environmental damage

deforestazione

deforestazione

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topographical

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

topografico

topografico

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outback

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

outback

outback

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highlands

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

altipiani

altipiani

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overseas

‌to or in a foreign country, particularly one that is across the sea

all'estero

all'estero

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alpine

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

alpino

alpino

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subterranean

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

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latitude

the distance of a point north or south of the equator that is measured in degrees

latitudine

latitudine

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reservoir

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

riserva

riserva

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riparian

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

ripariale

ripariale

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water column

the vertical column of water in a body of water, such as an ocean, sea, lake, or river, extending from the surface to the bottom

colonna d'acqua

colonna d'acqua

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boreal

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

boreale

boreale

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seaboard

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

costa

costa

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intertidal

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

intertidale

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tidal station

a monitoring station located along a coastline or in a body of water that measures and records tidal data

stazione idrometrica

stazione idrometrica

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aphotic

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

afotico

afotico

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glacier

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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landmass

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

massa terrestre

massa terrestre

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smog event

a period of intense air pollution characterized by high levels of a mixture of pollutants

evento di smog

evento di smog

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circumpolar

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

circumpolare

circumpolare

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aquifer

a layer of rock or sediment that stores and transmits groundwater

acquifero

acquifero

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geodetic

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

geodetico

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landfill

a piece of land under which waste material is buried

discarica

discarica

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meteorologist

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

meteorologo

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atmospheric

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

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hemisphere

one half of the earth divided by the equator

emisfero

emisfero

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