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Podstawowe Słownictwo do TOEFL - Geography

Tutaj nauczysz się niektórych angielskich słów związanych z geografią, takich jak "zwrotnik", "pagórkowaty", "stok" itp., które są potrzebne do egzaminu TOEFL.

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geology
geology
[Rzeczownik]

a field of science that studies the structure of the earth and its history

geologia, nauka o Ziemi

geologia, nauka o Ziemi

Ex: Geology explains why mountain ranges exist and how they formed over millions of years. 
hemisphere
hemisphere
[Rzeczownik]

one of the two halves of the Earth, separated by the equator or a meridian

półkula, hemisfera

półkula, hemisfera

Ex: The Northern Hemisphere experiences winter when the Southern Hemisphere is in summer. 
altitude
altitude
[Rzeczownik]

the distance between an object or point and sea level

wysokość

wysokość

Ex: The airplane reached a cruising altitude of 30,000 feet above sea level. 
latitude
latitude
[Rzeczownik]

an imaginary horizontal circle around the Earth parallel to the equator, used to measure north-south position

szerokość geograficzna, równoleżnik

szerokość geograficzna, równoleżnik

Ex: The explorer recorded the latitude of the new settlement. 
continental
continental
[przymiotnik]

relating to or characteristic of any continent

kontynentalny

kontynentalny

longitude
longitude
[Rzeczownik]

the distance of a point east or west of the meridian at Greenwich that is measured in degrees

długość geograficzna, południk

długość geograficzna, południk

Ex: Longitude measures how far east or west a point is from the Prime Meridian. 
tropic
tropic
[Rzeczownik]

either of the two imaginary lines around the Earth located about 23° north and south of the equator

zwrotnik, zwrotnik

zwrotnik, zwrotnik

Ex: The sun is directly overhead near the tropic at certain times of the year. 
tropical
tropical
[przymiotnik]

associated with or characteristic of the tropics, regions of the Earth near the equator known for their warm climate and lush vegetation

tropikalny, równikowy

tropikalny, równikowy

Ex: Tropical rainforests are biodiverse ecosystems found near the equator. 
horizon
horizon
[Rzeczownik]

the line where the sky and earth seem to come in contact with each other

horyzont

horyzont

Ex: The sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm glow across the sky. 
equator
equator
[Rzeczownik]

a hypothetical line around the Earth that divides it into Northern and Southern hemispheres

równik, linia równikowa

równik, linia równikowa

Ex: The sun is very strong near the equator. 
peninsula
peninsula
[Rzeczownik]

a large body of land that is partially surrounded by water but is attached to a larger area of land

półwysep, prawie wyspa

półwysep, prawie wyspa

Ex: The Iberian Peninsula is home to Spain and Portugal, surrounded by water on three sides. 
highland
highland
[Rzeczownik]

land with mountains or hills

wyżyna, obszar górski

wyżyna, obszar górski

Ex: The Scottish Highlands boast breathtaking landscapes of rugged mountains, pristine lochs, and rolling hills. 
inland
inland
[przymiotnik]

located away from the coast

wewnętrzny, oddalony od wybrzeża

wewnętrzny, oddalony od wybrzeża

Ex: The inland regions experience hotter temperatures compared to coastal areas. 
hilly
hilly
[przymiotnik]

having many hills

pagórkowaty, wyboisty

pagórkowaty, wyboisty

Ex: The village is located in a hilly area, perfect for hiking. 
terrain
terrain
[Rzeczownik]

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

teren, krajobraz

teren, krajobraz

Ex: The rugged terrain of the mountainous region posed a significant challenge for the hikers, requiring careful navigation and endurance. 
slope
slope
[Rzeczownik]

a raised landform, hill, or incline

stok, zbocze

stok, zbocze

Ex: The hikers climbed the steep slope. 
pole
pole
[Rzeczownik]

the most northern or most southern points of the earth that are joined by its axis of rotation

biegun, biegun północny/biegun południowy

biegun, biegun północny/biegun południowy

Ex: The North Pole is located in the middle of the Arctic Ocean, covered by shifting sea ice throughout the year. 
ravine
ravine
[Rzeczownik]

a deep narrow valley with steep sides, usually worn by a stream

wąwóz,  parów

wąwóz, parów

Ex: The ravine cut through the forest, its steep sides marked by erosion from the flowing creek at its base. 
branch
branch
[Rzeczownik]

a smaller part of a river that is separated from the main and larger part

odnoga, ramię

odnoga, ramię

Ex: The canoe drifted down a quiet branch of the river, away from the bustling main channel. 
current
current
[Rzeczownik]

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

prąd, strumień

prąd, strumień

Ex: The ocean current carried the boat further out to sea than they had anticipated. 
tide
tide
[Rzeczownik]

the rise and fall of the sea level, which happens regularly, as a result of the attraction of the sun and moon

pływ

pływ

Ex: Fishermen need to be aware of the tide schedule to ensure their boats are safely docked. 
gulf
gulf
[Rzeczownik]

an area of sea that is partly surrounded by land, with a narrow opening

zatoka, zalew

zatoka, zalew

Ex: The Persian Gulf was historically important for trade routes. 
coastal
coastal
[przymiotnik]

related to or situated along the coast, the area where land meets the sea

nadbrzeżny, przybrzeżny

nadbrzeżny, przybrzeżny

Ex: Coastal erosion is a natural process that reshapes shorelines over time. 
crater
crater
[Rzeczownik]

the round top of a volcano

krater

krater

Ex: The scientist studied the formation of the crater after the volcanic eruption. 
lava
lava
[Rzeczownik]

a substance from the inner layers of the earth which is erupted out of a volcanic mountain

lawa

lawa

Ex: The flowing lava from the volcano destroyed everything in its path. 
iceberg
iceberg
[Rzeczownik]

a very large floating piece of ice

góra lodowa, lodowiec

góra lodowa, lodowiec

Ex: The Titanic sank after colliding with an iceberg in the North Atlantic Ocean. 
glacier
glacier
[Rzeczownik]

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

lodowiec, lód stały

lodowiec, lód stały

Ex: Scientists study glaciers to understand the effects of climate change on ice melt and sea-level rise. 
canyon
canyon
[Rzeczownik]

a valley that is deep and has very steep sides, through which a river is flowing usually

kanion, wąwóz

kanion, wąwóz

Ex: A river runs through the narrow canyon. 
reef
reef
[Rzeczownik]

a ridge of rock or a line of sand near the surface of a body of water

rafa, bariera koralowa

rafa, bariera koralowa

Ex: The boat sailed carefully to avoid hitting the reef. 
coral reef
coral reef
[Rzeczownik]

a natural underwater structure formed by coral

rafa koralowa, bariera koralowa

rafa koralowa, bariera koralowa

Ex: The coral reef near the island is teeming with colorful fish. 
pond
pond
[Rzeczownik]

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

staw, zbiornik

staw, zbiornik

Ex: The tranquil pond reflected the colors of the surrounding trees and sky, creating a picturesque scene. 
marine
marine
[przymiotnik]

related to the sea and the different life forms that exist there

morski

morski

Ex: Marine mammals, such as dolphins and whales, are well-adapted to life in the ocean. 
peak
peak
[Rzeczownik]

the pointed top of a mountain

szczyt, wierzchołek

szczyt, wierzchołek

Ex: The climbers reached the peak of Mount Everest after weeks of strenuous effort. 
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