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Wetenschappen ACT - Aardrijkskunde en Oceanografie

Hier leert u enkele Engelse woorden die verband houden met geografie en oceanografie, zoals "gletsjer", "boreaal", "breedtegraad", enz., waarmee u uw ACT's kunt verbeteren.

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ACT Vocabulary for Science
oceanographer

a scientist specializing in the study of oceans, focusing on their physical properties, marine life, ecosystems, and interactions with the atmosphere and land

oceanograaf

oceanograaf

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geographer

a person who studies the Earth's landscapes, climates, populations, and their relationships to human activities and the environment

geograaf

geograaf

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stratosphere

the atmospheric layer above the troposphere, where temperature generally increases with altitude and the ozone layer is situated

stratosfeer

stratosfeer

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epipelagic

relating to the upper layer of the oceanic zone, extending from the surface to a depth of about 200 meters

epipelagisch

epipelagisch

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mesopelagic

relating to the middle layer of the oceanic zone, extending from a depth of about 200 meters to about 1000 meters

mesopelagisch

mesopelagisch

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bathypelagic

relating to the deep layer of the oceanic zone, extending from a depth of about 1000 meters to about 4000 meters below the surface

bathypelagisch

bathypelagisch

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deforestation

the extensive removal of forests, typically causing environmental damage

ontbossing

ontbossing

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topographical

related to the detailed mapping or description of the physical features and landscape of a particular area

topografisch

topografisch

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outback

remote and sparsely populated inland regions of Australia, typically characterized by arid landscapes and minimal human habitation

binnenland

binnenland

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highlands

the elevated regions or mountainous areas that are higher than the surrounding terrain, often characterized by cooler temperatures and diverse ecosystems

hoogland

hoogland

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overseas

‌to or in a foreign country, particularly one that is across the sea

in het buitenland

in het buitenland

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alpine

related to the Alps mountain range and the people who live there

alpen

alpen

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subterranean

situated, occurring, or existing beneath the surface of the Earth

ondergronds

ondergronds

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latitude

the distance of a point north or south of the equator that is measured in degrees

breedte

breedte

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reservoir

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

stuwmeer (achter de dam)

stuwmeer (achter de dam)

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riparian

related to areas or ecosystems situated along the banks of rivers, streams, or other water bodies

oeverstaten

oeverstaten

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water column

the vertical column of water in a body of water, such as an ocean, sea, lake, or river, extending from the surface to the bottom

waterkolom

waterkolom

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boreal

related to regions or climates located in the northern latitudes of the Earth, characterized by cold temperatures and typically dominated by coniferous forests

Boreaal

Boreaal

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seaboard

the coastal regions or areas adjacent to the sea or ocean, often characterized by economic activities such as shipping, fishing, and tourism

kustlijn

kustlijn

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intertidal

related to the zone between the high and low tide marks on the shore, where marine organisms are adapted to alternating periods of exposure to air and water

intergetijdengebied

intergetijdengebied

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tidal station

a monitoring station located along a coastline or in a body of water that measures and records tidal data

getijdenstation

getijdenstation

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aphotic

related to ocean zones where no sunlight penetrates, typically below 200 meters deep, supporting organisms adapted to darkness

afotisch

afotisch

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glacier

a large mass of ice that forms over long periods of time, especially in polar regions or high mountains

gletsjer

gletsjer

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landmass

a large, unbroken expanse of land, like a continent or a big island, standing out from smaller land features

landmassa

landmassa

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smog event

a period of intense air pollution characterized by high levels of a mixture of pollutants

smog evenement

smog evenement

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circumpolar

related to areas or phenomena located around the poles of the Earth, particularly within the Arctic and Antarctic circles

circumpolair

circumpolair

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aquifer

a layer of rock or sediment that stores and transmits groundwater

watervoerende laag

watervoerende laag

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geodetic

related to the science of measuring and understanding the Earth's shape, size, gravitational field, and the precise locations of points on its surface

geodetisch

geodetisch

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landfill

a piece of land under which waste material is buried

stortplaats

stortplaats

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meteorologist

a scientist who studies and predicts weather conditions by analyzing atmospheric patterns, utilizing tools such as weather models, instruments, and data to provide forecasts and weather-related information

meteoroloog

meteoroloog

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atmospheric

related to the atmosphere of the earth

sfeervol

sfeervol

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hemisphere

one half of the earth divided by the equator

halfrond

halfrond

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