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Ciências ACT - Geografia e Oceanografia

Aqui você aprenderá algumas palavras em inglês relacionadas à geografia e oceanografia, como "glacier", "boreal", "latitude", etc., que o ajudarão a se sair bem em seus ACTs.

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ACT Vocabulary for Science
oceanographer

a scientist specializing in the study of oceans, focusing on their physical properties, marine life, ecosystems, and interactions with the atmosphere and land

oceanógrafo

oceanógrafo

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geographer

a person who studies the Earth's landscapes, climates, populations, and their relationships to human activities and the environment

geógrafo

geógrafo

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stratosphere

the atmospheric layer above the troposphere, where temperature generally increases with altitude and the ozone layer is situated

estratosfera

estratosfera

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epipelagic

relating to the upper layer of the oceanic zone, extending from the surface to a depth of about 200 meters

epipelágico

epipelágico

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mesopelagic

relating to the middle layer of the oceanic zone, extending from a depth of about 200 meters to about 1000 meters

mesopelágico

mesopelágico

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bathypelagic

relating to the deep layer of the oceanic zone, extending from a depth of about 1000 meters to about 4000 meters below the surface

batipelágico

batipelágico

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deforestation

the extensive removal of forests, typically causing environmental damage

desmatamento

desmatamento

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topographical

related to the detailed mapping or description of the physical features and landscape of a particular area

topográfico

topográfico

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outback

remote and sparsely populated inland regions of Australia, typically characterized by arid landscapes and minimal human habitation

sertão

sertão

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highlands

the elevated regions or mountainous areas that are higher than the surrounding terrain, often characterized by cooler temperatures and diverse ecosystems

terra alta

terra alta

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overseas

‌to or in a foreign country, particularly one that is across the sea

em outro continente

em outro continente

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alpine

related to the Alps mountain range and the people who live there

alpino

alpino

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subterranean

situated, occurring, or existing beneath the surface of the Earth

subterrâneo

subterrâneo

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latitude

the distance of a point north or south of the equator that is measured in degrees

latitude

latitude

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reservoir

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

reservatório (atrás da barragem)

reservatório (atrás da barragem)

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riparian

related to areas or ecosystems situated along the banks of rivers, streams, or other water bodies

ribeirinho

ribeirinho

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water column

the vertical column of water in a body of water, such as an ocean, sea, lake, or river, extending from the surface to the bottom

coluna de água

coluna de água

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boreal

related to regions or climates located in the northern latitudes of the Earth, characterized by cold temperatures and typically dominated by coniferous forests

boreal

boreal

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seaboard

the coastal regions or areas adjacent to the sea or ocean, often characterized by economic activities such as shipping, fishing, and tourism

litoral

litoral

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intertidal

related to the zone between the high and low tide marks on the shore, where marine organisms are adapted to alternating periods of exposure to air and water

entremarés

entremarés

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tidal station

a monitoring station located along a coastline or in a body of water that measures and records tidal data

estação de marés

estação de marés

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aphotic

related to ocean zones where no sunlight penetrates, typically below 200 meters deep, supporting organisms adapted to darkness

escuro

escuro

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glacier

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

geleira

geleira

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landmass

a large, unbroken expanse of land, like a continent or a big island, standing out from smaller land features

massa de terra

massa de terra

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smog event

a period of intense air pollution characterized by high levels of a mixture of pollutants

evento de poluição

evento de poluição

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circumpolar

related to areas or phenomena located around the poles of the Earth, particularly within the Arctic and Antarctic circles

circunpolar

circunpolar

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aquifer

a layer of rock or sediment that stores and transmits groundwater

aquífero

aquífero

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geodetic

related to the science of measuring and understanding the Earth's shape, size, gravitational field, and the precise locations of points on its surface

geodésico

geodésico

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landfill

a piece of land under which waste material is buried

aterro

aterro

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meteorologist

a scientist who studies and predicts weather conditions by analyzing atmospheric patterns, utilizing tools such as weather models, instruments, and data to provide forecasts and weather-related information

meteorologista

meteorologista

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atmospheric

related to the atmosphere of the earth

atmosférico

atmosférico

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hemisphere

one half of the earth divided by the equator

hemisfério

hemisfério

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