Natuurwetenschappen SAT - Land en water

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

terrein

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

speel

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

weide

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

voorgebergte

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

kam

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

kei

a long, narrow elevated strip of land or underwater feature that stands higher than its surroundings

nok

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

aardverschuiving

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

weide

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

regenwoud

a structure or a place that is historically important

belangrijke historische structuren

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

terp

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

wad

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

berm

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

grootspraak

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

kust

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

keel

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

toendra

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

streek

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

land-

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

wegvreten

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

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

kreek

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

zijrivier

a small pool of water or other liquid, particularly rainwater

plas

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

draaikolk

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

stroom

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

beek

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

rimpeling

a small, slow flow of liquid

straaltje

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

inham

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

swash

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

afvoer

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

lagune

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

moeras

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

riviermonding

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

geul

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

moeras

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

geklater

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

fjord

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

tsunami

a small steep waterfall, usually one of several others

cascade