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Cambridge English: FCE (B2 First) - Geografische kenmerken en waterlichamen

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Cambridge English: FCE (B2 First)
reservoir
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

reservoir, stuwmeer

reservoir, stuwmeer

Ex: Environmentalists monitor the reservoir's water quality to ensure it meets health standards for both wildlife and human consumption .Milieuactivisten monitoren de waterkwaliteit van het **reservoir** om ervoor te zorgen dat het voldoet aan gezondheidsnormen voor zowel wildlife als menselijke consumptie.
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river
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a natural and continuous stream of water flowing on the land to the sea, a lake, or another river

rivier, stroom

rivier, stroom

Ex: We went fishing by the river and caught some fresh trout .We gingen vissen bij de **rivier** en vingen wat verse forel.
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stream
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a small and narrow river that runs on or under the earth

beek, stroompje

beek, stroompje

Ex: A small stream flows behind their house .Een kleine **beek** stroomt achter hun huis.
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waterfall
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a high place, such as a cliff, from which a river or stream falls

waterval, cascade

waterval, cascade

Ex: He was mesmerized by the sheer power and beauty of the roaring waterfall.Hij was gefascineerd door de pure kracht en schoonheid van de brullende **waterval**.
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peak
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the pointed top of a mountain

top, piek

top, piek

Ex: The mountain 's peak was often shrouded in clouds , giving it a mysterious appearance .De **top** van de berg was vaak in wolken gehuld, wat het een mysterieus uiterlijk gaf.
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volcano
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a mountain with an opening on its top, from which melted rock and ash can be pushed out into the air

vulkaan, vulkaanberg

vulkaan, vulkaanberg

Ex: Earthquakes often occur near active volcanoes.Aardbevingen komen vaak voor in de buurt van actieve **vulkanen**.
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cliff
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an area of rock that is high above the ground with a very steep side, often at the edge of the sea

klif, afgrond

klif, afgrond

Ex: The birds built their nests along the cliff's steep face .De vogels bouwden hun nesten langs de steile wand van de **klif**.
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coast
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the land close to a sea, ocean, or lake

kust, oever

kust, oever

Ex: Yesterday the coast was full of people enjoying the summer sun .Gisteren was de **kust** vol met mensen die genoten van de zomerzon.
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ground
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the surface layer of earth that is solid and people walk on

grond, aarde

grond, aarde

Ex: The ground shook when the heavy truck passed by .De **grond** trilde toen de zware vrachtwagen voorbij reed.
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harbor
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a sheltered area of water along the coast where ships, boats, and other vessels can anchor safely, typically protected from rough seas by natural or artificial barriers

haven, schuilplaats

haven, schuilplaats

Ex: They built a new marina in the harbor to accommodate more yachts .Ze hebben een nieuwe jachthaven gebouwd in de **haven** om meer jachten te herbergen.
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canal
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a long and artificial passage built and filled with water for ships to travel along or used to transfer water to other places

kanaal, waterweg

kanaal, waterweg

Ex: The canal was widened to accommodate larger ships .Het **kanaal** werd verbreed om grotere schepen te kunnen accommoderen.
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lake
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a large area of water, surrounded by land

meer

meer

Ex: They had a picnic by the side of the lake.Ze hadden een picknick aan de **meer**.
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pond
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an area containing still water that is comparatively smaller than a lake, particularly one that is made artificially

vijver, kom

vijver, kom

Ex: In winter , the pond froze over , allowing people to enjoy ice skating and other activities on its surface .In de winter vroor de **vijver** dicht, waardoor mensen konden genieten van schaatsen en andere activiteiten op het oppervlak.
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rapid
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

stroomversnelling

stroomversnelling

Ex: The guide steered the raft through the rapids safely .De gids stuurde het vlot veilig door de **stroomversnellingen**.
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