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Lista de Palavras Nível C1 - Geografia

Aqui você aprenderá algumas palavras em inglês sobre geografia, como "ravina", "planalto", "fértil", etc., preparadas para aprendizes de nível C1.

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CEFR C1 Vocabulary
altitude
altitude
[substantivo]

the distance between an object or point and sea level

altitude

altitude

Ex: Meteorologists study altitude variations to understand atmospheric pressure changes. 

Os meteorologistas estudam as variações de altitude para entender as mudanças na pressão atmosférica.

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latitude
latitude
[substantivo]

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

latitude, paralelo

latitude, paralelo

Ex: Latitude coordinates are paired with longitude to specify locations. 

As coordenadas de latitude são emparelhadas com a longitude para especificar locais.

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longitude
longitude
[substantivo]

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

longitude, meridiano

longitude, meridiano

Ex: Time zones are determined based on lines of longitude around the globe. 

Os fusos horários são determinados com base nas linhas de longitude ao redor do globo.

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bay
bay
[substantivo]

a part of a shoreline that curves inward, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

baía, enseada

baía, enseada

Ex: San Francisco Bay is known for its iconic Golden Gate Bridge. 
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branch
branch
[substantivo]

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

braço, ramo

braço, ramo

Ex: During the flood, the branch of the river swelled, inundating the surrounding fields. 
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clearing
clearing
[substantivo]

a treeless area in a forest

clareira, desbaste

clareira, desbaste

Ex: Local residents use the clearing for community gatherings and picnics during the summer. 
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cove
cove
[substantivo]

a small curved area of land that partly encloses a specific part of the sea

enseada, angra

enseada, angra

Ex: The cliffs surrounding the cove offered stunning views of the sunset over the ocean. 

Os penhascos que cercam a enseada ofereciam vistas deslumbrantes do pôr do sol sobre o oceano.

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crater
crater
[substantivo]

the round top of a volcano

cratera

cratera

Ex: The volcanic crater was filled with lava that glowed orange at night. 

A cratera vulcânica estava cheia de lava que brilhava laranja à noite.

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deposit
deposit
[substantivo]

a layer of matter that has been accumulated, particularly by a body of water

depósito, jazida

depósito, jazida

Ex: The underwater archaeologists discovered ancient pottery deposits on the seabed. 
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dock
dock
[substantivo]

a structure extending from the shore over water where boats can stop to load or unload people or goods

cais

cais

Ex: Workers unloaded the supplies onto the dock. 
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estuary
estuary
[substantivo]

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

estuário, foz

estuário, foz

Ex: Environmentalists work to protect estuaries from pollution and habitat destruction. 

Os ambientalistas trabalham para proteger os estuários da poluição e da destruição do habitat.

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flow
flow
[substantivo]

the state of moving constantly and steadily

fluxo, corrente

fluxo, corrente

Ex: The lava flow from the volcano created new land formations on the island. 
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gulf
gulf
[substantivo]

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

golfo, baía

golfo, baía

Ex: They sailed across the gulf between the two islands. 
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horizon
horizon
[substantivo]

the apparent line in the distance where the sky seems to meet the land or sea

horizonte,  linha do horizonte

horizonte, linha do horizonte

Ex: From the beach, the horizon stretched across the calm blue sea. 
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iceberg
iceberg
[substantivo]

a very large floating piece of ice

iceberg, montanha de gelo

iceberg, montanha de gelo

Ex: The expedition team carefully navigated their ship around the towering iceberg. 

A equipe de expedição navegou cuidadosamente seu navio ao redor do imponente iceberg.

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peak
peak
[substantivo]

the pointed top of a mountain

pico, cume

pico, cume

Ex: From the peak, they could see for miles in every direction. 
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peninsula
peninsula
[substantivo]

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

península, quase-ilha

península, quase-ilha

Ex: The Arabian Peninsula is a vast desert region rich in oil and cultural history, bordered by several bodies of water, including the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf. 

A Península Arábica é uma vasta região desértica rica em petróleo e história cultural, delimitada por várias massas de água, incluindo o Mar Vermelho e o Golfo Pérsico.

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plain
plain
[substantivo]

a vast area of flat land

planície, planalto

planície, planalto

Ex: The herd of bison roamed freely across the plain, grazing on the abundant grass. 
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plateau
plateau
[substantivo]

an area of land that is flat and higher than the land surrounding it

planalto, platô

planalto, platô

Ex: The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, often called the "Roof of the World," is the highest and largest plateau in the world. 

O Planalto do Qinghai-Tibet, frequentemente chamado de "Teto do Mundo", é o planalto mais alto e maior do mundo.

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pole
pole
[substantivo]

either of the two points at the northern and southern ends of Earth's axis of rotation

polo

polo

Ex: Scientists conduct research in regions close to the poles. 
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pond
pond
[substantivo]

a small area of still water, smaller than a lake and often artificially made

Ex: Fish live among the plants at the bottom of the pond. 
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range
range
[substantivo]

a line of mountains or hills

cadeia de montanhas, cordilheira

cadeia de montanhas, cordilheira

Ex: The Himalayan range includes some of the world's tallest peaks, such as Mount Everest and K2. 
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ravine
ravine
[substantivo]

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

ravina,  desfiladeiro

ravina, desfiladeiro

Ex: Geologists study the formation of ravines to understand how water shapes the Earth's surface over millennia. 

Os geólogos estudam a formação de ravinas para entender como a água molda a superfície da Terra ao longo dos milênios.

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reservoir
reservoir
[substantivo]

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

reservatório, barragem

reservatório, barragem

Ex: Environmentalists monitor the reservoir's water quality to ensure it meets health standards for both wildlife and human consumption. 
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summit
summit
[substantivo]

the highest point or top of a mountain or hill

cume, topo

cume, topo

Ex: The path becomes much steeper close to the summit. 
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swamp
swamp
[substantivo]

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

pântano, brejo

pântano, brejo

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

O folclore local frequentemente conta histórias de criaturas misteriosas que se escondem nas profundezas do pântano, acrescentando ao seu fascínio e mistério.

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tundra
tundra
[substantivo]

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

tundra, a tundra

tundra, a tundra

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

A mudança climática representa uma ameaça para as regiões de tundra em todo o mundo, afetando os habitats da vida selvagem e contribuindo para o degelo do permafrost.

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to erode
to erode
[verbo]

(of natural forces such as wind, water, or other environmental factors) to gradually wear away or diminish the surface of a material

erodir, desgastar

erodir, desgastar

Ex: Over time, acidic rain eroded the ancient stone statues, gradually wearing away their features. 

Com o tempo, a chuva ácida erodiu as antigas estátuas de pedra, desgastando gradualmente seus traços.

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arid
arid
[adjetivo]

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

árido, seco

árido, seco

Ex: Arid regions are susceptible to desertification, a process where fertile land becomes increasingly dry and unable to support vegetation due to human activities or climate change. 

As regiões áridas são suscetíveis à desertificação, um processo em que a terra fértil se torna cada vez mais seca e incapaz de suportar vegetação devido a atividades humanas ou mudanças climáticas.

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barren
barren
[adjetivo]

(of land or soil) not capable of producing any plants

estéril, árido

estéril, árido

Ex: Environmental restoration projects aim to rehabilitate barren areas by reintroducing native plants and improving soil fertility. 

Os projetos de restauração ambiental visam reabilitar áreas estéreis através da reintrodução de plantas nativas e da melhoria da fertilidade do solo.

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coastal
coastal
[adjetivo]

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

costeiro, litorâneo

costeiro, litorâneo

Ex: Coastal communities often rely on fishing and tourism for economic livelihood. 

As comunidades costeiras frequentemente dependem da pesca e do turismo para o sustento econômico.

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fertile
fertile
[adjetivo]

(of land or soil) able to produce crops or plants well

fértil

fértil

Ex: The fertile delta of the Ganges River in India provides vital nutrients for rice cultivation. 

O delta fértil do rio Ganges na Índia fornece nutrientes vitais para o cultivo de arroz.

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inland
inland
[adjetivo]

located away from the coast

interior, continental

interior, continental

Ex: She prefers the tranquil atmosphere of inland lakes for fishing. 

Ela prefere a atmosfera tranquila dos lagos interiores para pescar.

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offshore
offshore
[adjetivo]

situated or occurring in the sea, typically away from the shore or coast

em alto mar, fora da costa

em alto mar, fora da costa

Ex: She enjoys scuba diving in offshore reefs to explore marine life. 

Ela adora mergulhar em recifes afastados da costa para explorar a vida marinha.

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marine
marine
[adjetivo]

of, relating to, found in, or living in the sea

marinho,  marítimo

marinho, marítimo

Ex: Scientists collected marine sediments from the ocean floor. 
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neighboring
neighboring
[adjetivo]

(of a place) close to another

vizinho, próximo

vizinho, próximo

Ex: The neighboring houses were built in similar styles, creating a cohesive look along the street. 

As casas vizinhas foram construídas em estilos semelhantes, criando uma aparência coesa ao longo da rua.

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upstream
upstream
[advérbio]

against the current of a river or stream

rio acima, contra a corrente

rio acima, contra a corrente

Ex: The village was located upstream from the industrial plant, ensuring clean water for its residents. 

A vila estava localizada a montante da fábrica industrial, garantindo água limpa para seus residentes.

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