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Elenco di Parole Livello C1 - Geografia

Qui imparerai alcune parole inglesi sulla geografia, come "burrone", "altopiano", "fertile", ecc., preparate per gli studenti di livello C1.

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CEFR C1 Vocabulary
altitude
altitude
[sostantivo]

the distance between an object or point and sea level

altitudine

altitudine

Ex: Meteorologists study altitude variations to understand atmospheric pressure changes. 

I meteorologi studiano le variazioni di altitudine per comprendere i cambiamenti della pressione atmosferica.

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latitude
latitude
[sostantivo]

an imaginary horizontal circle around the Earth parallel to the equator, used to measure north-south position

latitudine

latitudine

Ex: Latitude coordinates are paired with longitude to specify locations. 

Le coordinate di latitudine sono abbinate alla longitudine per specificare le posizioni.

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longitude
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. 

I fusi orari sono determinati in base alle linee di longitudine intorno al globo.

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bay
bay
[sostantivo]

a part of a shoreline that curves inward, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

baia

baia

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

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

ramo

ramo

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

a treeless area in a forest

terreno diboscato

terreno diboscato

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

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

insenatura

insenatura

Ex: The cliffs surrounding the cove offered stunning views of the sunset over the ocean. 

Le scogliere che circondavano la cala offrivano viste mozzafiato del tramonto sull'oceano.

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crater
crater
[sostantivo]

the round top of a volcano

cratere

cratere

Ex: The volcanic crater was filled with lava that glowed orange at night. 

Il cratere vulcanico era pieno di lava che di notte brillava di arancione.

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deposit
deposit
[sostantivo]

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

deposito

deposito

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

a structure extending from the shore over water where boats can stop to load or unload people or goods

dock

dock

Ex: Workers unloaded the supplies onto the dock. 
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estuary
estuary
[sostantivo]

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

estuario

estuario

Ex: Environmentalists work to protect estuaries from pollution and habitat destruction. 

Gli ambientalisti lavorano per proteggere gli estuari dall'inquinamento e dalla distruzione dell'habitat.

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flow
flow
[sostantivo]

the state of moving constantly and steadily

scorrere

scorrere

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

the apparent line in the distance where the sky seems to meet the land or sea

orizzonte

orizzonte

Ex: From the beach, the horizon stretched across the calm blue sea. 
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iceberg
iceberg
[sostantivo]

a very large floating piece of ice

iceberg

iceberg

Ex: The expedition team carefully navigated their ship around the towering iceberg. 

La squadra di spedizione ha navigato con attenzione la loro nave intorno all'imponente iceberg.

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peak
peak
[sostantivo]

the pointed top of a mountain

cima

cima

Ex: The mountain's peak was often shrouded in clouds, giving it a mysterious appearance. 
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peninsula
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. 

La penisola arabica è una vasta regione desertica ricca di petrolio e storia culturale, delimitata da diversi specchi d'acqua, tra cui il Mar Rosso e il Golfo Persico.

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plain
plain
[sostantivo]

a vast area of flat land

pianura

pianura

Ex: During their expedition, the explorers crossed a vast plain that seemed to go on forever. 
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plateau
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 largest plateau in the world. 

L'altopiano del Qinghai-Tibet, spesso chiamato il "Tetto del Mondo", è il altopiano più alto e più grande del mondo.

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pole
pole
[sostantivo]

either of the two points at the northern and southern ends of Earth's axis of rotation

Polo Nord/Sud

Polo Nord/Sud

Ex: Scientists conduct research in regions close to the poles. 
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pond
pond
[sostantivo]

a small area of still water, smaller than a lake and often artificially made

stagno

stagno

Ex: Fish live among the plants at the bottom of the pond. 
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range
range
[sostantivo]

a line of mountains or hills

catena

catena

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

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

burrone

burrone

Ex: Geologists study the formation of ravines to understand how water shapes the Earth's surface over millennia. 

I geologi studiano la formazione dei burroni per capire come l'acqua modella la superficie terrestre nel corso dei millenni.

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reservoir
reservoir
[sostantivo]

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

bacino idrico

bacino idrico

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

Gli ambientalisti monitorano la qualità dell'acqua del serbatoio per assicurarsi che soddisfi gli standard sanitari sia per la fauna selvatica che per il consumo umano.

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summit
summit
[sostantivo]

the highest point or top of a mountain or hill

cima

cima

Ex: The path becomes much steeper close to the summit. 
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swamp
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 the swamp, adding to its allure and mystery. 

Il folklore locale racconta spesso storie di creature misteriose che si nascondono nelle profondità della palude, aggiungendo al suo fascino e mistero.

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tundra
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. 

Il cambiamento climatico rappresenta una minaccia per le regioni di tundra in tutto il mondo, influenzando gli habitat della fauna selvatica e contribuendo allo scioglimento del permafrost.

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to erode
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 rain eroded the ancient stone statues, gradually wearing away their features. 

Nel tempo, la pioggia acida ha eroso le antiche statue di pietra, consumandone gradualmente i tratti.

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arid
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. 

Le regioni aride sono suscettibili alla desertificazione, un processo in cui la terra fertile diventa sempre più secca e incapace di sostenere la vegetazione a causa delle attività umane o del cambiamento climatico.

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barren
barren
[aggettivo]

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

sterile

sterile

Ex: Environmental restoration projects aim to rehabilitate barren areas by reintroducing native plants and improving soil fertility. 

I progetti di ripristino ambientale mirano a riabilitare le aree sterili reintroducendo piante native e migliorando la fertilità del suolo.

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coastal
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. 

Le comunità costiere spesso dipendono dalla pesca e dal turismo per il sostentamento economico.

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fertile
fertile
[aggettivo]

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

fertile

fertile

Ex: The fertile delta of the Ganges River in India provides vital nutrients for rice cultivation. 

Il delta fertile del fiume Gange in India fornisce nutrienti vitali per la coltivazione del riso.

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inland
inland
[aggettivo]

located away from the coast

interno, verso l’interno

interno, verso l’interno

Ex: The inland regions experience hotter temperatures compared to coastal areas. 

Le regioni interne sperimentano temperature più calde rispetto alle zone costiere.

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offshore
offshore
[aggettivo]

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

in mare

in mare

Ex: The company invested in offshore drilling for oil extraction. 

L'azienda ha investito nella perforazione offshore per l'estrazione del petrolio.

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marine
marine
[aggettivo]

of, relating to, found in, or living in the sea

marino

marino

Ex: Scientists collected marine sediments from the ocean floor. 
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neighboring
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. 

Le case vicine furono costruite in stili simili, creando un aspetto coerente lungo la strada.

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upstream
upstream
[avverbio]

against the current of a river or stream

contro corrente

contro corrente

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

Il villaggio era situato a monte dello stabilimento industriale, garantendo acqua pulita ai suoi residenti.

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