a lake, either natural or artificial, from which water is supplied to houses
貯水池, レザーバー
a large body of land that is partially surrounded by water but is attached to a larger area of land
半島, 支水
a small, natural watercourse or stream; typically characterized by a gentle and continuous flow
小川, 流れ
a layer of matter that has been accumulated, particularly by a body of water
堆積物, セディメント
regarding conditions situated near the earth's equator; marked by warm temperatures and relatively equal day and night lengths throughout the year
赤道の, 赤道付近の
relating to a large mass of compressed ice like those near the poles or on mountains
氷河の, 氷のような
an area of land, particularly in reference to its physical or natural features
地形, 地勢
a structure built along the water's edge; often with a platform for ships to load and unload goods
埠頭, 波止場
a low-lying piece of land between hills or mountains, often with a river flowing through it
谷, バレ
a natural or man-made structure built along a river or waterway to prevent flooding by confining the water within its boundaries
堤防, レベ
the upper layer of trees in a forest that creates a dense cover with interlocking leaves; offering shade and shelter in the ecosystem
樹冠, キャノピー
a plant-like organism that often grows on organic matter and has no flowers or leaves, such as moulds and mushrooms
菌類, ファンガス
(of plants) lasting for several years, often returning and flowering repeatedly during its life cycle
多年草, 永続的
to deposit pollen on a plant or flower so that it can produce new seeds or fruit
受粉する, ポリネーションする
a new growth on a tree or plant or the part of a plant that starts to appear above the ground because it is growing
新芽, 芽
(of an object) able to be broken down by living organisms such as bacteria, which is then safe for the environment
生分解性の
to make a place, substance, etc. dirty or harmful by adding dangerous material
汚染する, 害する
related to the connection between animals, plants, and humans and their environment
生態的, エコロジカルな
(of a vehicle) not producing gases harmful to the environment
ゼロエミッション, 排出ゼロ
in relation to activities that minimize disruption to ecosystems; emphasizing sustainability and reduced ecological footprint
低影響の, 影響が少ない
a small amount of rain, snow, etc. that moves in a quick and stormy way and lasts only for a short period of time
小雪, 突発的な雪の吹き降り
a period in the summer during which wind blows and rain falls in India or other hot South Asian countries
モンスーン, モンスーンの季節
a period during which the weather becomes warmer causing snow and ice to melt
解凍, thaw
(agriculture) the deliberate and systematic act of nurturing of plants, crops, or skills; often involving careful attention, development, and improvement
栽培, 耕作