ACT 英語と世界の知識 - 土地と水

a piece of land covered in grass and sometimes wild flowers, often used for hay

草地

‌a thick, tropical forest with tall trees and consistently heavy rainfall

熱帯雨林

a flat-bottomed desert basin that periodically fills with water to form a temporary lake, but remains dry for most of the year

平底乾燥盆地

an elevated area of land that forms a crest along a hill or mountain range

ridge

a field covered with grass or similar herbs suitable for animals to graze on

牧草地

a low hill at the base of a mountain or mountain range

山麓

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

地形

a structure or a place that is historically important

ランドマーク

the highest point or summit, especially of a mountain or hill, where the incline culminates

頂

a large rock, usually one that has been shaped by natural forces such as water or ice

大きな岩

a sudden fall of a large mass of dirt or rock down a mountainside or cliff

土砂崩れ

a small, natural hill or raised area of earth, typically formed by natural processes

mound

related to travel or transport over land, especially across long distances or difficult terrain

陸上の

to undergo gradual wearing away or reduction in size, typically as a result of natural forces or environmental factors

侵食する

a coastal wetland area that is covered by mud or silt at low tide and exposed at high tide

泥干潟

a flat strip or ledge of land, located along the side of a road, typically used for drainage or as a barrier

バーム

a high, steep cliff or bank overlooking a body of water, often formed by erosion or geological processes

崖

a deep narrow valley, typically with a stream running through it

峡谷

the expansive flat Arctic regions, of North America, Asia, and Europe, in which no trees grow and the soil is always frozen

ツンドラ

a large area of land, often defined by boundaries, used for specific purposes such as development, agriculture, or conservation

土地

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

急流

a narrow, shallow watercourse, often flowing through a confined natural channel

小川

a watercourse that flows into a larger river or body of water

支流

a small pool of water or other liquid, particularly rainwater

水たまり

a circular current of water or air that moves against the main flow, creating a small whirlpool or whirl

渦

the flow or movement of water or a liquid in a specific direction

流れ

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

小川

a slight wave or series of waves on the water's surface caused by a breeze or a disturbance

rippl

a small, slow flow of liquid

小流

a narrow body of water between islands or leading inland from a larger body of water, often serving as a passageway or channel

入り江

land along the sides of a river, canal, etc.

岸

the gentle, rhythmic movement and sound of water as it washes up onto the shore or against objects

さざなみ

the excess liquid, typically water, that exceeds the capacity of an area to contain or absorb it

流出水

a shallow body of water separated from a larger body of water, often by a barrier island, coral reef, or sandbar

ラグーン

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

湿地

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

河口

a narrow channel or ravine formed by the erosion of soil, especially by running water during rainfall or storms

溝

a stagnant or slow-moving channel or inlet, often connected to a larger body of water, such as a marsh, swamp, or backwater

沼

the scattered droplets or particles of water or liquid that result from something being struck or dispersed forcefully

飛沫

a steep, deep, and narrow sea inlet surrounded by tall cliffs, created by a glacier

フィヨルド

a very high wave or series of waves caused by an undersea earthquake or volcanic eruption

津波

a small steep waterfall, usually one of several others

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