Cambridge English: FCE (B2 First) - Caratteristiche geografiche e corpi idrici

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reservoir

[sostantivo]

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

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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river

[sostantivo]

a natural and continuous stream of water flowing on the land to the sea, a lake, or another river

fiume

Ex: We went fishing by the river and caught some fresh trout .Siamo andati a pescare vicino al **fiume** e abbiamo preso delle trote fresche.

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stream

[sostantivo]

a small and narrow river that runs on or under the earth

torrente

Ex: A small stream flows behind their house .Un piccolo **ruscello** scorre dietro la loro casa.

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waterfall

[sostantivo]

a high place, such as a cliff, from which a river or stream falls

cascata

Ex: He was mesmerized by the sheer power and beauty of the roaring waterfall.Era ipnotizzato dal puro potere e dalla bellezza della **cascata** fragorosa.

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peak

[sostantivo]

the pointed top of a mountain

cima

Ex: The mountain 's peak was often shrouded in clouds , giving it a mysterious appearance .La **vetta** della montagna era spesso avvolta dalle nuvole, dandole un aspetto misterioso.

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volcano

[sostantivo]

a mountain with an opening on its top, from which melted rock and ash can be pushed out into the air

vulcano

Ex: Earthquakes often occur near active volcanoes.I terremoti spesso si verificano vicino a **vulcani** attivi.

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cliff

[sostantivo]

an area of rock that is high above the ground with a very steep side, often at the edge of the sea

scogliera

Ex: The birds built their nests along the cliff's steep face .Gli uccelli hanno costruito i loro nidi lungo la ripida parete della **scogliera**.

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coast

[sostantivo]

the land close to a sea, ocean, or lake

costa

Ex: Yesterday the coast was full of people enjoying the summer sun .Ieri la **costa** era piena di persone che si godevano il sole estivo.

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ground

[sostantivo]

the surface layer of earth that is solid and people walk on

terra

Ex: The ground shook when the heavy truck passed by .Il **terreno** tremò quando passò il camion pesante.

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harbor

[sostantivo]

a sheltered area of water along the coast where ships, boats, and other vessels can anchor safely, typically protected from rough seas by natural or artificial barriers

porto

Ex: They built a new marina in the harbor to accommodate more yachts .Hanno costruito una nuova marina nel **porto** per ospitare più yacht.

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canal

[sostantivo]

a long and artificial passage built and filled with water for ships to travel along or used to transfer water to other places

canale

Ex: The canal was widened to accommodate larger ships .Il **canale** è stato ampliato per accogliere navi più grandi.

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lake

[sostantivo]

a large area of water, surrounded by land

lago

Ex: They had a picnic by the side of the lake.Hanno fatto un picnic accanto al **lago**.

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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

Ex: In winter , the pond froze over , allowing people to enjoy ice skating and other activities on its surface .In inverno, lo **stagno** si ghiacciò, permettendo alle persone di godersi il pattinaggio sul ghiaccio e altre attività sulla sua superficie.

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rapid

[sostantivo]

a fast and turbulent part of a river with swift currents and obstacles like rocks

rapido

Ex: The guide steered the raft through the rapids safely .La guida ha diretto la zattera attraverso i **rapidi** in sicurezza.

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