Livro Top Notch 3B - Unidade 10 - Lição 3

originating from or created by nature, not made or caused by humans

natural, autêntico

an important or distinctive aspect of something

característica, aspecto

a vast area of land that is covered with trees and shrubs

floresta

a tropical forest with many plants growing densely

selva, floresta tropical

a low area of land between mountains or hills, often with a river flowing through it

vale

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

cânion, vale profundo

a piece of land surrounded by water

ilha

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

glacial

incredibly impressive or beautiful, often leaving one feeling amazed

de tirar o fôlego, impressionante

extremely impressive and beautiful, often evoking awe or excitement

espetacular, impressionante

very unusual, special, or surprising

extraordinário, excecional

(of an area) having a lot of mountains

montanhoso, montanheira

having many hills

acidentado, montanhoso

(of a surface) continuing in a straight line with no raised or low parts

plano, liso

lacking moisture or liquid

seco, seca

(of land or a climate) very dry because of not having enough or any rain

árido, seco

(of vegetation) growing densely and looking strong and healthy

luxuriante, denso

having the color of fresh grass or most plant leaves

verde, vivo verde