A2 Ordlista - Natur och naturkatastrofer

the planet earth, where we all live

the natural world around us where people, animals, and plants live

a living thing that grows in ground or water, usually has leaves, stems, flowers, etc.

the surface layer of earth that is solid and people walk on

a piece of land in the country, especially one where crops are grown or animals are kept, typically surrounded by a fence, etc.

a beautiful scene in the countryside that can be seen in one particular view

a place or an area that can be seen, and is usually beautiful

a plant with thin, short, and green upright leaves, commonly found in gardens, parks, etc.

the land close to a sea, ocean, or lake

a naturally raised area of land that is higher than the land around it, often with a round shape

a solid material forming part of the earth's surface, often made of one or more minerals

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

a large area of water, surrounded by land

the great mass of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface

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

the hard material that the trunk and branches of a tree or shrub are made of, used for fuel or timber

a particular part or region of a city, country, or the world

a way or track that is built or made by people walking over the same ground

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

a sudden and unfortunate event that causes a great amount of death and destruction

the rising of a body of water that covers dry places and causes damage

the sudden movement and shaking of the earth's surface, usually causing damage

a very strong and destructive wind that moves in circles, often seen in the Caribbean

a strong and dangerous type of wind, which is formed like a turning cone, usually causing damage

large amounts of snow falling from mountains

a long period of time when there is not much raining

a permanent change in global or regional climate patterns, including temperature, wind, and rainfall

to come into existence by chance or as a consequence

very serious and harmful

the direction midway between north and east

the direction midway between north and west

the direction midway between south and east

the direction midway between south and west

a large, dry area of land with very few plants, typically one covered with sand

a raised body of water that moves along the surface of a sea, river, lake, etc.