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Vocabulary for Academic IELTS (6-7)
crust
crust
[Rzeczownik]

the outermost layer of the Earth, consisting of solid rock and divided into the continental crust and the oceanic crust

skorupa, skorupa ziemska

skorupa, skorupa ziemska

Ex: The study of the Earth's crust, known as geology, provides insights into the planet's history, evolution, and the processes shaping its surface. 
sediment
sediment
[Rzeczownik]

particles of solid material that settle at the bottom of a liquid

osad, sedyment

osad, sedyment

Ex: After the river flooded, a layer of sediment covered the riverbed. 
erosion
erosion
[Rzeczownik]

the process by which soil and rock are gradually destroyed and removed by natural forces such as wind, water, and ice

erozja, wietrzenie

erozja, wietrzenie

Ex: The Grand Canyon was formed over millions of years through the erosion of the Colorado River cutting through the rock layers. 
stratum
stratum
[Rzeczownik]

(geology) a distinct layer of rock or sediment

warstwa, pokład

warstwa, pokład

mineralogy
mineralogy
[Rzeczownik]

the scientific study of minerals, their composition, properties, and classification, often involving the analysis of crystal structures and the identification of various mineral species

mineralogia, badanie minerałów

mineralogia, badanie minerałów

Ex: Mineralogy examines the unique properties of minerals, including their color, hardness, and crystal structure. 
petrology
petrology
[Rzeczownik]

the branch of geology that focuses on the study of rocks, their classification, composition, origin, and the processes involved in their formation

petrologia, badanie skał

petrologia, badanie skał

Ex: Petrology investigates the diverse types of rocks found in the Earth's crust and their characteristics. 
geomorphology
geomorphology
[Rzeczownik]

the scientific study of landforms, their origin, development, and classification, often examining the processes that shape the Earth's surface, such as erosion, deposition, and tectonic activity

geomorfologia, naukowe badanie form terenu

geomorfologia, naukowe badanie form terenu

Ex: Geomorphology investigates the creation and evolution of landforms, including mountains, valleys, and plains. 
stalactite
stalactite
[Rzeczownik]

a tapering, icicle-like mineral formation hanging from the roof of a cave or underground structure, typically composed of calcium carbonate deposited by dripping water containing dissolved minerals

stalaktyt, zwisająca formacja mineralna

stalaktyt, zwisająca formacja mineralna

Ex: Caves often feature beautiful stalactites formed over time by mineral-rich water dripping from the ceiling. 
stalagmite
stalagmite
[Rzeczownik]

a cone-shaped mineral formation rising from the floor of a cave or underground structure, formed by the deposition of minerals from dripping water containing dissolved substances

stalagmit, mineralna formacja stożkowa

stalagmit, mineralna formacja stożkowa

Ex: Caves exhibit stalagmites, which grow upward from the cave floor due to mineral-rich water dripping from above. 
eon
eon
[Rzeczownik]

a vast and longest subdivision of geological time

eon, era geologiczna

eon, era geologiczna

Ex: The Phanerozoic Eon encompasses the most recent 540 million years and includes the current era, the Cenozoic. 
pangea
pangea
[Rzeczownik]

a supercontinent that existed during the late Paleozoic and early Mesozoic eras, comprising most of Earth's landmasses fused together before breaking apart into the continents we recognize today

Pangea, Pangaea

Pangea, Pangaea

Ex: Pangaea was a vast supercontinent that formed about 335 million years ago. 
gondwanaland
gondwanaland
[Rzeczownik]

an ancient supercontinent that included South America, Africa, Antarctica, Australia, the Indian subcontinent, and the Arabian Peninsula

Gondwana, superkontynent Gondwana

Gondwana, superkontynent Gondwana

Ex: Gondwanaland was a massive landmass that played a significant role in Earth's geological history. 
laurasia
laurasia
[Rzeczownik]

a hypothetical ancient supercontinent that existed from the late Precambrian to the Jurassic period, comprising the landmasses of present-day North America, Europe, Asia, and parts of Antarctica, before it began to break apart

Laurasia była hipotetycznym starożytnym superkontynentem,  który istniał od późnego prekambru do okresu jurajskiego

Laurasia była hipotetycznym starożytnym superkontynentem, który istniał od późnego prekambru do okresu jurajskiego

Ex: Laurasia was a significant landmass in Earth's geological past, encompassing parts of North America, Europe, and Asia. 
hydrosphere
hydrosphere
[Rzeczownik]

the total amount of water on Earth, including oceans, seas, lakes, rivers, groundwater, and atmospheric water vapor

hydrosfera, sfera wodna

hydrosfera, sfera wodna

Ex: The hydrosphere covers about 71% of Earth's surface, primarily composed of oceans and seas. 
superposition
superposition
[Rzeczownik]

a principle in geology stating that in a sequence of undisturbed sedimentary rock layers, the youngest rocks are at the top, and the oldest rocks are at the bottom, helping determine the relative ages of geological formations

superpozycja, zasada superpozycji

superpozycja, zasada superpozycji

Ex: The principle of superposition assists geologists in deciphering the chronological order of rock layers in a given geological formation. 
outcrop
outcrop
[Rzeczownik]

a visible exposure of rock or geological strata at the Earth's surface, often occurring on hillsides, cliffs, or other elevated areas, providing insight into the underlying geological structure

odsłonięcie, odsłonięcie skalne

odsłonięcie, odsłonięcie skalne

Ex: Hiking along the trail, we encountered an impressive outcrop of sedimentary rock, revealing layers formed over millions of years. 
bedrock
bedrock
[Rzeczownik]

solid rock beneath surface materials, forming the Earth's crust foundation

skała macierzysta, podłoże skalne

skała macierzysta, podłoże skalne

Ex: Excavation for the building's foundation revealed the presence of sturdy bedrock, ensuring stability for the structure. 
mantle
mantle
[Rzeczownik]

the region of the Earth's interior, lying beneath the crust and extending to the outer core, composed of solid rock that can deform and flow over geological time scales

płaszcz, płaszcz Ziemi

płaszcz, płaszcz Ziemi

Ex: The mantle is a layer of the Earth's interior that lies between the crust and the outer core. 
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