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Elenco di Parole Livello C1 - Geografia

Qui imparerai alcune parole inglesi sulla geografia, come "ravine", "plateau", "fertile", ecc. Preparate per studenti C1.

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CEFR C1 Vocabulary
altitude
[sostantivo]

the distance between an object or point and sea level

altitudine

altitudine

Ex: Meteorologists altitude variations to understand atmospheric pressure changes .
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latitude
[sostantivo]

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

latitudine

latitudine

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longitude
[sostantivo]

the distance of a point east or west of the meridian at Greenwich that is measured in degrees

longitudine

longitudine

Ex: Time zones are determined based on lines of longitude around the globe.
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bay
[sostantivo]

an area of land that is curved and partly encloses a part of the sea

baia

baia

Ex: Tourists enjoy kayaking and sailing in the calm waters of bay.
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branch
[sostantivo]

a smaller part of a river that is separated from the main and larger part

ramo

ramo

Ex: The bridge spanned branch of the river , providing a scenic view of the surrounding landscape .
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clearing
[sostantivo]

a treeless area in a forest

terreno diboscato

terreno diboscato

Ex: Local residents use clearing for community gatherings and picnics during the summer .
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cove
[sostantivo]

a small curved area of land that partly encloses a specific part of the sea

insenatura

insenatura

Ex: The cliffs surrounding cove offered stunning views of the sunset over the ocean .
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crater
[sostantivo]

the round top of a volcano

cratere

cratere

Ex: The volcanic crater was filled with lava that glowed orange at night.
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deposit
[sostantivo]

a layer of matter that has been accumulated, particularly by a body of water

deposito

deposito

Ex: Engineers study deposits in rivers to predict flooding risks .
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dock
[sostantivo]

a structure built out into the water so that people can get on and off boats or ships

dock

dock

Ex: The port authority expanded dock to accommodate larger ships .
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estuary
[sostantivo]

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

estuario

estuario

Ex: Environmentalists work to estuaries from pollution and habitat destruction .
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flow
[sostantivo]

the state of moving constantly and steadily

scorrere

scorrere

Ex: The movement of sand dunes is influenced by the wind 's direction flow.
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gulf
[sostantivo]

an area of sea that is partly surrounded by land, with a narrow opening

golfo

golfo

Ex: The boat was anchored in a gulf.
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horizon
[sostantivo]

the line where the sky and earth seem to come in contact with each other

orizzonte

orizzonte

Ex: The sunset painted horizon with hues of pink and orange .
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iceberg
[sostantivo]

a very large floating piece of ice

iceberg

iceberg

Ex: The expedition team carefully navigated their ship around the iceberg.
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peak
[sostantivo]

the pointed top of a mountain

cima

cima

Ex: The mountainpeak was often shrouded in clouds , giving it a mysterious appearance .
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peninsula
[sostantivo]

a large body of land that is partially surrounded by water but is attached to a larger area of land

penisola

penisola

Ex: The Arabian Peninsula is a vast desert region rich in oil and cultural history, bordered by several bodies of water, including the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf.
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plain
[sostantivo]

a vast area of flat land

pianura

pianura

Ex: During their expedition , the explorers crossed a plain that seemed to go on forever .
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plateau
[sostantivo]

an area of land that is flat and higher than the land surrounding it

altopiano

altopiano

Ex: The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau , often called the " Roof of the World , " is the highest and plateau in the world .
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pole
[sostantivo]

the most northern or most southern points of the earth that are joined by its axis of rotation

Polo Nord/Sud

Polo Nord/Sud

Ex: The magnetic poles are not aligned exactly with the poles and can shift due to changes in the Earth 's magnetic field .
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pond
[sostantivo]

an area containing still water that is comparatively smaller than a lake, particularly one that is made artificially

stagno

stagno

Ex: In winter , pond froze over , allowing people to enjoy ice skating and other activities on its surface .
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range
[sostantivo]

a line of mountains or hills

catena

catena

Ex: The range runs along the western coast of South America , influencing the region 's climate and geography .
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ravine
[sostantivo]

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

burrone

burrone

Ex: Geologists study the formation ravines to understand how water shapes the Earth 's surface over millennia .
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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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summit
[sostantivo]

the top of a mountain

cima

cima

Ex: From summit, they could see for miles in every direction , with valleys and peaks stretching out before them .
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swamp
[sostantivo]

an area of land that is covered with water or is always very wet

acquitrino

acquitrino

Ex: Local folklore often tells tales of mysterious creatures lurking in the depths of swamp, adding to its allure and mystery .
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tundra
[sostantivo]

the expansive flat Arctic regions, of North America, Asia, and Europe, in which no trees grow and the soil is always frozen

tundra

tundra

Ex: Climate change poses a threat to tundra regions worldwide, affecting wildlife habitats and contributing to permafrost thawing.
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to erode
[Verbo]

(of natural forces such as wind, water, or other environmental factors) to gradually wear away or diminish the surface of a material

erodere

erodere

Ex: Over time , acidic eroded the ancient stone statues , gradually wearing away their features .
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arid
[aggettivo]

(of land or a climate) very dry because of not having enough or any rain

arido

arido

Ex: Arid regions are susceptible to desertification , a process where fertile land becomes increasingly dry and unable to support vegetation due to human activities or climate change .
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barren
[aggettivo]

(of land or soil) not capable of producing any plants

sterile

sterile

Ex: Environmental restoration projects aim to barren areas by reintroducing native plants and improving soil fertility .
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coastal
[aggettivo]

related to or situated along the coast, the area where land meets the sea

costiero

costiero

Ex: Coastal communities often rely on fishing and tourism for economic livelihood .
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fertile
[aggettivo]

(of land or soil) able to produce crops or plants well

fertile

fertile

Ex: fertile delta of the Ganges River in India provides vital nutrients for rice cultivation .
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inland
[aggettivo]

located away from the coast

interno, verso l’interno

interno, verso l’interno

Ex: inland plains are ideal for agriculture due to fertile soil .
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offshore
[aggettivo]

situated or occurring in the sea, typically away from the shore or coast

in mare

in mare

Ex: Offshore platforms extract natural gas from beneath the seabed .
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marine
[aggettivo]

related to the sea and the different life forms that exist there

marino

marino

Ex: Marine biology focuses on studying the organisms and environments of the ocean .
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neighboring
[aggettivo]

(of a place) close to another

vicino

vicino

Ex: The neighboring houses were built in similar styles, creating a cohesive look along the street.
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upstream
[avverbio]

against the current of a river or stream

contro corrente

contro corrente

Ex: The village was upstream from the industrial plant , ensuring clean water for its residents .
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