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SAT Vocabulary for Natural Sciences
terrain
[Rzeczownik]

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

teren, krajobraz

teren, krajobraz

Ex: Farmers adapted their cultivation techniques to suit the terrain of their land , employing terracing on slopes and irrigation systems in low-lying areas to optimize agricultural productivity .
playa
[Rzeczownik]

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

płaskodenna kotlina, płaska niecką

płaskodenna kotlina, płaska niecką

pasture
[Rzeczownik]

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

pastwisko, łąka

pastwisko, łąka

foothill
[Rzeczownik]

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

podgórze, przedgórze

podgórze, przedgórze

Ex: They built their home in foothills to enjoy the scenic views and fresh air .
crest
[Rzeczownik]

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

szczyt, wierzchołek

szczyt, wierzchołek

Ex: During the cycling race , the most difficult part for the riders was the steep ascent to crest of the ridge .
boulder
[Rzeczownik]

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

główna skała, bryła kamienia

główna skała, bryła kamienia

Ex: The archaeologists discovered ancient petroglyphs carved into the surface of boulder, offering insights into the beliefs of past civilizations .
ridge
[Rzeczownik]

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

grzbiet, zgarbienie

grzbiet, zgarbienie

Ex: ridge on the seafloor marked the boundary between two tectonic plates .
landslide
[Rzeczownik]

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

osuwisko, lawina błotna

osuwisko, lawina błotna

Ex: The government issued a warning to residents about the risk landslides during the storm .
meadow
[Rzeczownik]

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

łąka, pastwisko

łąka, pastwisko

rainforest
[Rzeczownik]

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

lasy desne, dżungla

lasy desne, dżungla

Ex: rainforest is home to many indigenous communities .
landmark
[Rzeczownik]

a structure or a place that is historically important

pomnik, zabytek

pomnik, zabytek

Ex: In Washington , D.C. , the Lincoln Memorial serves as both a tribute to President Lincoln and a landmark of American history .
mound
[Rzeczownik]

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

kopiec, pagórek

kopiec, pagórek

Ex: The children rolled down the mound in the park .
mudflat
[Rzeczownik]

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

błotnisty brzeg, płaskia błotna linia brzegowa

błotnisty brzeg, płaskia błotna linia brzegowa

berm
[Rzeczownik]

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

nasyp, fosa

nasyp, fosa

Ex: The joggers ran on berm to avoid the busy road .
bluff
[Rzeczownik]

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

klif, wysoka skarpa

klif, wysoka skarpa

Ex: The town was nestled at the base of a bluff along the river .
bank
[Rzeczownik]

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

brzeg, nabrzeże

brzeg, nabrzeże

Ex: The flooded river caused the water to rise above banks, spilling into the nearby fields .
gorge
[Rzeczownik]

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

wąwóz, jar

wąwóz, jar

tundra
[Rzeczownik]

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

tundra, tundra arktyczna

tundra, tundra arktyczna

Ex: Climate change poses a threat to tundra regions worldwide, affecting wildlife habitats and contributing to permafrost thawing.
tract
[Rzeczownik]

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

obszar, teren

obszar, teren

Ex: The conservation organization acquired a tract of wetlands to protect migratory bird habitats .
overland
[przymiotnik]

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

lądowy, ziemski

lądowy, ziemski

Ex: The company specializes in organizing overland expeditions for adventurous travelers.
to erode
[Czasownik]

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

erozja, ścierać

erozja, ścierać

Ex: In the absence of vegetation , erode more quickly during storms .
rapid
[Rzeczownik]

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

szybkie odcinki rzeki, bystrze

szybkie odcinki rzeki, bystrze

Ex: The guide steered the raft through rapids safely .
creek
[Rzeczownik]

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

strumyk, potok

strumyk, potok

Ex: Wildflowers lined the edges of creek, adding a burst of color to the landscape .
tributary
[Rzeczownik]

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

dopływ, rzeka wpływowa

dopływ, rzeka wpływowa

Ex: Navigating through the heart of Europe , the Danube River gains strength as it tributaries like the Inn and Drava Rivers .
puddle
[Rzeczownik]

a small pool of water or other liquid, particularly rainwater

kałuża, oczko wodne

kałuża, oczko wodne

Ex: puddle reflected the lights of the city at night , creating a shimmering effect on the pavement .
eddy
[Rzeczownik]

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

wir, zawirowanie

wir, zawirowanie

Ex: The swimmer steered clear of eddy to avoid getting pulled in .
current
[Rzeczownik]

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

prąd, currents

prąd, currents

Ex: The warm ocean current influences the coastal climate, making winters milder.
brook
[Rzeczownik]

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

strumień, potok

strumień, potok

Ex: brook's clear water sparkled in the sunlight .
ripple
[Rzeczownik]

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

fale, zmarszczka

fale, zmarszczka

Ex: She watched ripples spread out from where the fish had jumped .
trickle
[Rzeczownik]

a small, slow flow of liquid

strumień, skośne

strumień, skośne

Ex: trickle of blood emerged from the small cut on her finger .
inlet
[Rzeczownik]

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

zatoka, port

zatoka, port

Ex: The tidal flow through inlet created a unique ecosystem .
swash
[Rzeczownik]

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

szum fal, muśnięcie wody

szum fal, muśnięcie wody

Ex: After the storm , swash of raindrops against the window was comforting .
runoff
[Rzeczownik]

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

odpływ, spływ

odpływ, spływ

Ex: Urban planning now incorporates green spaces to absorb runoff and reduce flooding risks .
lagoon
[Rzeczownik]

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

laguna, lagun

laguna, lagun

Ex: The Okavango Delta in Botswana lagoons and water channels , attracting a rich variety of wildlife .
swamp
[Rzeczownik]

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

bagno, mokradło

bagno, mokradło

Ex: Local folklore often tells tales of mysterious creatures lurking in the depths of swamp, adding to its allure and mystery .
estuary
[Rzeczownik]

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

ujście rzeki, estuar

ujście rzeki, estuar

Ex: Environmentalists work to estuaries from pollution and habitat destruction .
gully
[Rzeczownik]

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

wąwóz, rów

wąwóz, rów

Ex: Wildlife tracks often follow the course of a gully, providing natural pathways through the landscape.
slough
[Rzeczownik]

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

moczary, rozlewisko

moczary, rozlewisko

Ex: Over time , sediment buildup narrowed slough, altering its ecosystem dynamics .
splatter
[Rzeczownik]

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

plama, chlust

plama, chlust

Ex: The chef stirred the soup vigorously , causing splatter of broth on the stove .
fjord
[Rzeczownik]

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

fjord, fiord

fjord, fiord

Ex: fjords created by the Harding Icefield in Alaska showcase unique features and diverse wildlife .
tsunami
[Rzeczownik]

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

tsunami, fala sejsmiczna

tsunami, fala sejsmiczna

Ex: After the earthquake , the government issued an evacuation order due to the risk of tsunami.
cascade
[Rzeczownik]

a small steep waterfall, usually one of several others

kaskada, wodospad

kaskada, wodospad

Ex: The guidebook highlighted a cascade as a must-see attraction .
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