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C2 수준 단어 목록 - 지질학

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CEFR C2 Vocabulary
tectonics
tectonics
[명사]

the scientific study of the Earth's lithosphere and the processes that shape its structure, including the movement of tectonic plates, earthquakes, and volcanic activity

구조 지질학, 판 구조 연구

구조 지질학, 판 구조 연구

Ex: The study of tectonics helps explain the distribution of earthquakes and the seismic activity associated with plate boundaries. 
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plate
plate
[명사]

a large, rigid section of the Earth's lithosphere that moves, leading to geological activity like earthquakes and volcanic eruptions

판, 구조판

판, 구조판

Ex: The Pacific Plate and the North American Plate interact along the "Ring of Fire," resulting in seismic activity and volcanic eruptions. 
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fissure
fissure
[명사]

(in geology) a narrow break or crack that partially divides a rock or surface without completely separating it

균열, 갈라진 틈

균열, 갈라진 틈

Ex: Deep fissures lined the walls of the crumbling canyon formed by erosion over centuries. 
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subduction
subduction
[명사]

a geological process where one tectonic plate moves under another and sinks into the Earth's mantle

섭입, 가라앉음

섭입, 가라앉음

Ex: The subduction of the Pacific Plate beneath the North American Plate has created the Cascadia Subduction Zone, known for its seismic activity. 
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isostasy
isostasy
[명사]

the gravitational balance between Earth's rigid lithosphere and the underlying, semi-fluid asthenosphere, influencing variations in surface elevation

아이소스타시, 등정 평형

아이소스타시, 등정 평형

Ex: The rebound of land following the melting of glaciers is a classic example of isostasy, where the crust adjusts to changes in load. 
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lithosphere
lithosphere
[명사]

the Earth's rigid outer layer, made up of the crust and upper mantle, and divided into tectonic plates

암석권, 지구의 단단한 외부 층

암석권, 지구의 단단한 외부 층

Ex: The lithosphere includes the Earth's continental crust, forming the solid ground beneath our feet. 
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asthenosphere

a layer of semi-fluid rock beneath the Earth's crust that allows tectonic plates to move

연약권, 지각 아래의 반유동성 암석층

연약권, 지각 아래의 반유동성 암석층

Ex: The asthenosphere's flow allows for the movement of tectonic plates, contributing to Earth's dynamic crustal activity. 
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karst
karst
[명사]

a landscape formed from the dissolution of soluble rocks, characterized by sinkholes, caves, and underground drainage systems

카르스트, 카르스트 지형

카르스트, 카르스트 지형

Ex: Karst is a landscape formed by the dissolution of soluble rocks such as limestone, dolomite, and gypsum, characterized by features such as sinkholes, caves, and underground drainage systems. 
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orogeny
orogeny
[명사]

the geological process of mountain building, usually occurring due to the collision or convergence of tectonic plates

조산 운동, 산맥 형성

조산 운동, 산맥 형성

Ex: The Himalayas are a prominent example of orogeny, resulting from the collision between the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates. 
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geode
geode
[명사]

a hollow rock with a cavity inside, lined with crystals or mineral material, formed through natural processes and often valued for its aesthetic qualities

지오드, 결정 동굴

지오드, 결정 동굴

Ex: The amethyst geode on display in the museum showcases the beautiful purple crystals that line its interior. 
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kimberlite
kimberlite
[명사]

a volcanic rock that often contains diamonds, formed during explosive eruptions from the Earth's mantle, and is of particular interest in diamond exploration and mining

킴벌라이트, 킴벌라이트 암석

킴벌라이트, 킴벌라이트 암석

Ex: Diamond miners discovered a rich kimberlite deposit in the remote region, leading to increased diamond extraction. 
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glaciation
glaciation
[명사]

the geological process involving the expansion and movement of glaciers, shaping landscapes through erosion, deposition, and the formation of distinctive glacial landforms

빙하 작용, 빙하기

빙하 작용, 빙하기

Ex: The Great Lakes were formed during past glaciation periods when massive ice sheets shaped the landscape. 
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moraine
moraine
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a deposit of rocks, sediment, and glacial material left by a moving glacier, forming distinctive landforms along its edges or terminus

모레인, 빙하 퇴적물

모레인, 빙하 퇴적물

Ex: The terminal moraine marked the furthest point reached by the glacier during the last ice age. 
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drumlin
drumlin
[명사]

a streamlined, elongated hill formed by glacial action, with a teardrop shape and the steeper end facing the direction of ice movement

드럼린, 빙하 작용으로 형성된 유선형의 길쭉한 언덕

드럼린, 빙하 작용으로 형성된 유선형의 길쭉한 언덕

Ex: The drumlin field in the region displayed a series of these distinctive glacial landforms. 
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caldera
caldera
[명사]

a large, basin-shaped volcanic crater formed by the collapse of a volcano after a massive eruption

칼데라, 화산 분화구

칼데라, 화산 분화구

Ex: The Santorini Caldera in the Aegean Sea is a stunning example of a caldera filled with seawater. 
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diagenesis
diagenesis
[명사]

the physical and chemical changes occurring in sediments between their deposition and their consolidation into sedimentary rock

성암작용, 성암 과정

성암작용, 성암 과정

Ex: Diagenesis refers to the physical, chemical, and biological changes that sediments undergo after deposition and before lithification. 
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metamorphism
metamorphism
[명사]

a complete change in the form and structure of a rock as a result of heat and pressure

변성작용, 암석의 변성

변성작용, 암석의 변성

Ex: The intense heat and pressure deep within the Earth's crust cause metamorphism, transforming sedimentary rock into metamorphic rock. 
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sedimentation

the process by which particles settle out of a liquid or gas due to gravity, forming a sediment layer

침전, 퇴적 작용

침전, 퇴적 작용

Ex: Sedimentation in lakes can affect aquatic ecosystems. 
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faulting
faulting
[명사]

the movement or displacement along a fracture in the Earth's crust, resulting from tectonic forces, which can lead to earthquakes

단층 운동, 단층 작용

단층 운동, 단층 작용

Ex: Faulting along the San Andreas Fault caused the earthquake. 
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aquifer
aquifer
[명사]

a layer of rock or sediment that stores and transmits groundwater

대수층, 지하수층

대수층, 지하수층

Ex: Farmers drill wells into the aquifer to access water for irrigation. 
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concretion
concretion
[명사]

a hard lump or mass formed in sedimentary rock by natural cementing processes

콘크리션, 혹

콘크리션, 혹

Ex: Geologists study concretions to understand sedimentary rock formations. 
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pluton
pluton
[명사]

a large body of igneous rock formed beneath the Earth's surface from magma that has cooled and solidified

심성암체, 플루톤

심성암체, 플루톤

Ex: The presence of a pluton can influence the surrounding rock formations. 
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folding
folding
[명사]

(in geology) the bending or deformation of rock layers due to compressional forces

습곡, 접힘

습곡, 접힘

Ex: Folding bends rock layers, forming wrinkles in the Earth's crust. 
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lahar
lahar
[명사]

a fast-moving mixture of volcanic ash, debris, and water

라하르, 화산 이류

라하르, 화산 이류

Ex: Lahar monitoring systems provide early warnings to minimize hazards. 
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subsidence
subsidence
[명사]

the process during which a building or piece of land sinks to a lower level or to the ground

침하,  침강

침하, 침강

Ex: The coastal town experienced significant subsidence, causing several buildings to tilt and crack. 
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intrusion
intrusion
[명사]

(geology) the injection of magma into existing rock formations underground

침입, 마그마 주입

침입, 마그마 주입

Ex: The granite intrusion altered the surrounding rock layers. 
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matrix
matrix
[명사]

(geology) the fine-grained material surrounding larger rock fragments or grains within a sedimentary rock

매트릭스, 기질

매트릭스, 기질

Ex: The sandstone's matrix held the grains together. 
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igneous
igneous
[형용사]

(of rock) formed from cooled magma or lava

화성의, 화산의

화성의, 화산의

Ex: Igneous rocks form from molten material cooling and solidifying. 
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