GRE のための基本語彙 - 大海の一滴

a large collection of islands or the sea surrounding them

諸島

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

沼

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

貯水池（ダムの後ろ）

a steep cliff or edge of a rock face, often with a significant drop

絶壁

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

半島

the highest point or summit of a mountain

頂点

a small, natural watercourse or stream; typically characterized by a gentle and continuous flow

小川

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

鉱床（地質）

regarding conditions situated near the earth's equator; marked by warm temperatures and relatively equal day and night lengths throughout the year

赤道

relating to a large mass of compressed ice like those near the poles or on mountains

氷河

an open and high land covered with grass, bushes and heather

荒野

an area of land, particularly in reference to its physical or natural features

地形

a structure built along the water's edge; often with a platform for ships to load and unload goods

波止場

a low-lying piece of land between hills or mountains, often with a river flowing through it

谷

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

乾燥

a small steep waterfall, usually one of several others

カスケード

a natural or man-made structure built along a river or waterway to prevent flooding by confining the water within its boundaries

堰堤

the upper layer of trees in a forest that creates a dense cover with interlocking leaves; offering shade and shelter in the ecosystem

天蓋

communities of plant life native to a specific area or period

a plant or tree's branches and leaves collectively

枝葉

a plant-like organism that often grows on organic matter and has no flowers or leaves, such as moulds and mushrooms

菌類

enduring for three seasons or longer; persisting throughout the years

多年草

to deposit pollen on a plant or flower so that it can produce new seeds or fruit

受粉する

a small and young tree

苗木

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

植物の芽

(of a seed or plant) to begin growing

芽生える

(of an object) able to be broken down by living organisms such as bacteria, which is then safe for the environment

細菌によって分解される

to make a place, substance, etc. dirty or harmful by adding dangerous material

汚染する

related to the connection between animals, plants, and humans and their environment

生態学的な

liquid waste or sewage discharged into rivers, lakes, or the sea

排水

(of a vehicle) not producing gases harmful to the environment

無汚染

in relation to activities that minimize disruption to ecosystems; emphasizing sustainability and reduced ecological footprint

衝撃が少ない

a small amount of rain, snow, etc. that moves in a quick and whirling way and lasts only for a short period of time

混乱

a very powerful wind

強い風

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

地平線

a period in the summer during which wind blows and rain falls in India or other hot South Asian countries

モンスーンの雨

a period during which the weather becomes warmer causing snow and ice to melt

解氷

having the capacity to be used to grow crops

耕作可能な

(agriculture) the deliberate and systematic act of nurturing of plants, crops, or skills; often involving careful attention, development, and improvement

栽培