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

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

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

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

