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Naturvetenskap SAT - Mark och Vatten

Här kommer du att lära dig några engelska ord relaterade till land och vatten, såsom "terräng", "flodmynning", "ravin" etc. som du behöver för att klara dina SATs.

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SAT Vocabulary for Natural Sciences
terrain
[Substantiv]

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

terräng, landskap

terräng, landskap

Ex: Farmers adapted their cultivation techniques to suit the varying terrain of their land , employing terracing on slopes and irrigation systems in low-lying areas to optimize agricultural productivity .Bönderna anpassade sina odlingstekniker för att passa deras markers varierande **terräng**, använde terrassering på sluttningar och bevattningssystem i låglänta områden för att optimera jordbruksproduktiviteten.
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playa
[Substantiv]

a flat-bottomed desert basin that periodically fills with water to form a temporary lake, but remains dry for most of the year

playa, plattbottnad ökenbäcken

playa, plattbottnad ökenbäcken

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pasture
[Substantiv]

a field covered with grass or similar herbs suitable for animals to graze on

betesmark, äng

betesmark, äng

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foothill
[Substantiv]

a low hill at the base of a mountain or mountain range

utlöpare, bergsfot

utlöpare, bergsfot

Ex: They built their home in the foothills to enjoy the scenic views and fresh air .De byggde sitt hem i **utkanten av bergen** för att njuta av utsikten och den friska luften.
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crest
[Substantiv]

the highest point or summit, especially of a mountain or hill, where the incline culminates

kam, topp

kam, topp

Ex: During the cycling race , the most difficult part for the riders was the steep ascent to the crest of the ridge .Under cykelloppet var den svåraste delen för cyklisterna den branta uppstigningen till **åsens** topp.
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boulder
[Substantiv]

a large rock, usually one that has been shaped by natural forces such as water or ice

stenblock, klippa

stenblock, klippa

Ex: The archaeologists discovered ancient petroglyphs carved into the surface of the boulder, offering insights into the beliefs of past civilizations .Arkeologerna upptäckte antika petroglyfer inhuggna i ytan på **stenblocket**, vilket ger insikter om tidigare civilisationers tro.
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ridge
[Substantiv]

a long, narrow elevated strip of land or underwater feature that stands higher than its surroundings

ås, bergskam

ås, bergskam

Ex: The ridge on the seafloor marked the boundary between two tectonic plates .**Ryggen** på havsbotten markerade gränsen mellan två tektoniska plattor.
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landslide
[Substantiv]

a sudden fall of a large mass of dirt or rock down a mountainside or cliff

jordskred, ras

jordskred, ras

Ex: The government issued a warning to residents about the risk of landslides during the storm .Regeringen utfärdade en varning till invånare om risken för **jordskred** under stormen.
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meadow
[Substantiv]

a piece of land covered in grass and sometimes wild flowers, often used for hay

äng, betesmark

äng, betesmark

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rainforest
[Substantiv]

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

regnskog, djungel

regnskog, djungel

Ex: The rainforest is home to many indigenous communities .**Regnskogen** är hem för många inhemska samhällen.
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landmark
[Substantiv]

a structure or a place that is historically important

landmärke, historisk plats

landmärke, historisk plats

Ex: In Washington , D.C. , the Lincoln Memorial serves as both a tribute to President Lincoln and a powerful landmark of American history .I Washington, D.C. fungerar Lincoln Memorial både som en hyllning till president Lincoln och som en kraftfull **landmärke** i amerikansk historia.
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mound
[Substantiv]

a small, natural hill or raised area of earth, typically formed by natural processes

liten kulle, jordhög

liten kulle, jordhög

Ex: The children rolled down the grassy mound in the park .Barnen rullade nerför den gräsbevuxna **kullen** i parken.
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mudflat
[Substantiv]

a coastal wetland area that is covered by mud or silt at low tide and exposed at high tide

slammark, tidvattenplan

slammark, tidvattenplan

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berm
[Substantiv]

a flat strip or ledge of land, located along the side of a road, typically used for drainage or as a barrier

berm, vägren

berm, vägren

Ex: The joggers ran on the berm to avoid the busy road .Joggarna sprang på **vägrenen** för att undvika den trafikerade vägen.
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bluff
[Substantiv]

a high, steep cliff or bank overlooking a body of water, often formed by erosion or geological processes

klippa, brant

klippa, brant

Ex: The town was nestled at the base of a rugged bluff along the river .Staden låg vid foten av en brant **klippa** längs floden.
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bank
[Substantiv]

land along the sides of a river, canal, etc.

strand, flodbank

strand, flodbank

Ex: The flooded river caused the water to rise above its banks, spilling into the nearby fields .Den översvämmade floden fick vattnet att stiga över sina **bankar** och spilla över i de närliggande fälten.
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gorge
[Substantiv]

a deep narrow valley, typically with a stream running through it

ravin, klyfta

ravin, klyfta

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tundra
[Substantiv]

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

tundra, tundran

tundra, tundran

Ex: Climate change poses a threat to tundra regions worldwide, affecting wildlife habitats and contributing to permafrost thawing.Klimatförändringen utgör ett hot mot **tundra**-regioner världen över, påverkar viltets livsmiljöer och bidrar till upptining av permafrost.
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tract
[Substantiv]

a large area of land, often defined by boundaries, used for specific purposes such as development, agriculture, or conservation

område, stycke

område, stycke

Ex: The conservation organization acquired a large tract of wetlands to protect migratory bird habitats .Bevarandeorganisationen förvärvade en stor **trak** våtmarker för att skydda flyttfåglarnas livsmiljöer.
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overland
[adjektiv]

related to travel or transport over land, especially across long distances or difficult terrain

land-, över land

land-, över land

Ex: The company specializes in organizing overland expeditions for adventurous travelers.Företaget specialiserar sig på att organisera **land**-expeditioner för äventyrslystna resenärer.
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to erode
[Verb]

to undergo gradual wearing away or reduction in size, typically as a result of natural forces or environmental factors

erodera, nöta

erodera, nöta

Ex: In the absence of vegetation , hillsides erode more quickly during storms .I avsaknad av vegetation **eroderar** sluttningar snabbare under stormar.
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rapid
[Substantiv]

a fast and turbulent part of a river with swift currents and obstacles like rocks

fors

fors

Ex: The guide steered the raft through the rapids safely .Guiden styrde flotten säkert genom **forsarna**.
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creek
[Substantiv]

a narrow, shallow watercourse, often flowing through a confined natural channel

bäck, å

bäck, å

Ex: Wildflowers lined the edges of the creek, adding a burst of color to the landscape .Vildblommor kantade kanterna av **bäcken** och tillförde en explosion av färg till landskapet.
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tributary
[Substantiv]

a watercourse that flows into a larger river or body of water

biflod, tillflöde

biflod, tillflöde

Ex: Navigating through the heart of Europe , the Danube River gains strength as it absorbs tributaries like the Inn and Drava Rivers .Medan den flyter genom Europas hjärta, får Donau styrka genom att absorbera **biflöden** som Inn och Drava.
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puddle
[Substantiv]

a small pool of water or other liquid, particularly rainwater

pöl, vattensamling

pöl, vattensamling

Ex: The puddle reflected the lights of the city at night , creating a shimmering effect on the pavement .**Pölen** reflekterade stadens ljus på natten och skapade en skimrande effekt på trottoaren.
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eddy
[Substantiv]

a circular current of water or air that moves against the main flow, creating a small whirlpool or whirl

virvel, strömvirvel

virvel, strömvirvel

Ex: The swimmer steered clear of the eddy to avoid getting pulled in .Simmaren höll sig borta från **virveln** för att undvika att dras in.
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current
[Substantiv]

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

ström, flöde

ström, flöde

Ex: The warm ocean current influences the coastal climate, making winters milder.Den varma havs**strömmen** påverkar kustklimatet och gör vintrarna mildare.
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brook
[Substantiv]

a small, natural watercourse or stream; typically characterized by a gentle and continuous flow

bäck, å

bäck, å

Ex: The brook's clear water sparkled in the sunlight .Den klara vattnet i **bäcken** glittrade i solskenet.
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ripple
[Substantiv]

a slight wave or series of waves on the water's surface caused by a breeze or a disturbance

en krusning, en liten våg

en krusning, en liten våg

Ex: She watched the ripples spread out from where the fish had jumped .Hon såg **krusningarna** sprida sig från där fisken hade hoppat.
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trickle
[Substantiv]

a small, slow flow of liquid

stril, droppe

stril, droppe

Ex: A trickle of blood emerged from the small cut on her finger .En **droppe** blod framträdde från det lilla snittet på hennes finger.
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inlet
[Substantiv]

a narrow body of water between islands or leading inland from a larger body of water, often serving as a passageway or channel

vik, kanal

vik, kanal

Ex: The tidal flow through the inlet created a unique ecosystem .Tidvattenflödet genom **inloppet** skapade ett unikt ekosystem.
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swash
[Substantiv]

the gentle, rhythmic movement and sound of water as it washes up onto the shore or against objects

vattnets sorl, bruset av vågorna

vattnets sorl, bruset av vågorna

Ex: After the storm , the swash of raindrops against the window was comforting .Efter stormen var **skvalpandet** av regndroppar mot fönstret tröstande.
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runoff
[Substantiv]

the excess liquid, typically water, that exceeds the capacity of an area to contain or absorb it

avrinning, översvämning

avrinning, översvämning

Ex: Urban planning now incorporates green spaces to absorb the runoff and reduce flooding risks .Stadsplaneringen inkluderar nu grönområden för att absorbera **avrinning** och minska översvämningsrisker.
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lagoon
[Substantiv]

a shallow body of water separated from a larger body of water, often by a barrier island, coral reef, or sandbar

lagun, sjö

lagun, sjö

Ex: The Okavango Delta in Botswana consists of lagoons and water channels , attracting a rich variety of wildlife .Okavangodeltat i Botswana består av **laguner** och vattenkanaler, som lockar en rik variation av vilda djur.
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swamp
[Substantiv]

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

träsk, kärr

träsk, kärr

Ex: Local folklore often tells tales of mysterious creatures lurking in the depths of the swamp, adding to its allure and mystery .Lokal folktro berättar ofta historier om mystiska varelser som lurar i djupen av **träsket**, vilket ökar dess lockelse och mystik.
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estuary
[Substantiv]

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

estuarium, flodmynning

estuarium, flodmynning

Ex: Environmentalists work to protect estuaries from pollution and habitat destruction .Miljövårdare arbetar för att skydda **estuarier** från föroreningar och habitatförstörelse.
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gully
[Substantiv]

a narrow channel or ravine formed by the erosion of soil, especially by running water during rainfall or storms

ravin, ränna

ravin, ränna

Ex: Wildlife tracks often follow the course of a gully, providing natural pathways through the landscape.Viltspår följer ofta en **ravins** lopp, vilket ger naturliga vägar genom landskapet.
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slough
[Substantiv]

a stagnant or slow-moving channel or inlet, often connected to a larger body of water, such as a marsh, swamp, or backwater

en död gren, en träsk

en död gren, en träsk

Ex: Over time , sediment buildup narrowed the slough, altering its ecosystem dynamics .
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splatter
[Substantiv]

the scattered droplets or particles of water or liquid that result from something being struck or dispersed forcefully

stänk, skvätt

stänk, skvätt

Ex: The chef stirred the soup vigorously , causing a splatter of broth on the stove .Kocken rörde om soppan kraftigt, vilket orsakade en **stänk** av buljong på spisen.
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fjord
[Substantiv]

a steep, deep, and narrow sea inlet surrounded by tall cliffs, created by a glacier

fjord, glaciärvik

fjord, glaciärvik

Ex: The fjords created by the Harding Icefield in Alaska showcase unique features and diverse wildlife .De **fjordar** som skapats av Harding Icefield i Alaska visar unika egenskaper och en mångfald av vilda djur.
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tsunami
[Substantiv]

a very high wave or series of waves caused by an undersea earthquake or volcanic eruption

tsunami

tsunami

Ex: After the earthquake , the government issued an evacuation order due to the risk of a tsunami.Efter jordbävningen utfärdade regeringen en evakueringsorder på grund av risken för en **tsunami**.
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cascade
[Substantiv]

a small steep waterfall, usually one of several others

vattenfall

vattenfall

Ex: The guidebook highlighted a famous cascade as a must-see attraction .Guideboken framhöll en berömd **vattenfall** som en sevärdhet som inte får missas.
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