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Vetenskap ACT - Geografi och oceanografi

Här kommer du att lära dig några engelska ord relaterade till geografi och oceanografi, såsom "glaciär", "boreal", "latitud" etc. som hjälper dig att klara dina ACTs.

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ACT Vocabulary for Science
oceanographer
[Substantiv]

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

havsforskare, oceanograf

havsforskare, oceanograf

Ex: The career of oceanographer often involves fieldwork , laboratory analysis , and data modeling to uncover oceanic mysteries .
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geographer
[Substantiv]

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

geograf, geografisk forskare

geograf, geografisk forskare

Ex: Universities often geographers to teach courses on topics such as climate change and sustainability .
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stratosphere
[Substantiv]

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

stratosfär, stratosfären

stratosfär, stratosfären

Ex: stratosphere is vital for preserving life on Earth by shielding the planet from harmful solar radiation .
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epipelagic
[adjektiv]

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

epipelagisk, ytvattens-

epipelagisk, ytvattens-

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mesopelagic
[adjektiv]

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

mesopelagisk, mellanskiktsmarin

mesopelagisk, mellanskiktsmarin

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bathypelagic
[adjektiv]

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

batypelagisk, djuppelagisk

batypelagisk, djuppelagisk

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deforestation
[Substantiv]

the extensive removal of forests, typically causing environmental damage

avskogning, skogsavverkning

avskogning, skogsavverkning

Ex: Activists are protesting against companies responsible for deforestation.
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topographical
[adjektiv]

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

topografisk, topografiskt

topografisk, topografiskt

Ex: Topographical changes caused by erosion and sedimentation can alter the landscape over time .
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outback
[Substantiv]

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

bakland, ödemark

bakland, ödemark

Ex: Cyclones occasionally impact the coastal regions adjacent to outback, influencing weather patterns across the continent .
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highlands
[Substantiv]

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

högländer, bergstrakter

högländer, bergstrakter

Ex: Tourists visit highlands of Vietnam to experience the breathtaking scenery and traditional hill tribe cultures .
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overseas
[adverb]

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

utomlands, över havet

utomlands, över havet

Ex: The couple decided to celebrate their anniversary by overseas.
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alpine
[adjektiv]

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

alpin, alpinskt

alpin, alpinskt

Ex: Alpine wildlife, such as ibex and marmots, thrive in the high-altitude habitats of the Alps.
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subterranean
[adjektiv]

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

subterranean, underjordisk

subterranean, underjordisk

Ex: She explores subterranean caves to study geological formations .
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latitude
[Substantiv]

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

latitud, breddgrad

latitud, breddgrad

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reservoir
[Substantiv]

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

reservoar, vattenreservoar

reservoar, vattenreservoar

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

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

ripariansk, som rör sig kring vattenlöparens strand med växtlighet

ripariansk, som rör sig kring vattenlöparens strand med växtlighet

Ex: Riparian regulations aim to protect these sensitive areas from development and ensure sustainable management of water resources .
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water column
[Substantiv]

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

vattenpelare, vattenkolumn

vattenpelare, vattenkolumn

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boreal
[adjektiv]

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

boreal, norrländsk

boreal, norrländsk

Ex: Researchers study boreal environment to understand its role in global climate regulation and carbon storage .
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seaboard
[Substantiv]

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

kustområde, sjöfartsområde

kustområde, sjöfartsområde

Ex: The cities along the seaboard of the United States are major centers of commerce and culture .
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intertidal
[adjektiv]

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

intertidal, tidvattenzon

intertidal, tidvattenzon

Ex: Conservation efforts focus on intertidal habitats as crucial nurseries for marine species .
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tidal station
[Substantiv]

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

skraftverksstation, tidvattenstation

skraftverksstation, tidvattenstation

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aphotic
[adjektiv]

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

afotisk, mörkzons-

afotisk, mörkzons-

Ex: Marine biologists study the food web dynamics in aphotic zone , where organisms rely on detritus and other organic matter for energy .
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glacier
[Substantiv]

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

glaciär, isområde

glaciär, isområde

Ex: The farm uses renewable energy to power its operations.
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landmass
[Substantiv]

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

landmassa, landsområde

landmassa, landsområde

Ex: Australia is a landmass with flora and fauna found nowhere else on the planet .
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smog event
[Substantiv]

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

smoghändelse, smogtillstånd

smoghändelse, smogtillstånd

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circumpolar
[adjektiv]

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

cirkumpolar, cirkumpolär

cirkumpolar, cirkumpolär

Ex: Researchers are monitoring the effects of climate change on circumpolar permafrost, which is beginning to thaw at unprecedented rates.
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aquifer
[Substantiv]

a layer of rock or sediment that stores and transmits groundwater

vattentäkt, grundvattenmagasin

vattentäkt, grundvattenmagasin

Ex: Pollution can contaminate aquifer, affecting water quality .
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geodetic
[adjektiv]

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

geodetisk, geodet

geodetisk, geodet

Ex: geodetic observatory conducts research to refine models of the Earth 's shape and gravitational field , contributing to our understanding of planetary dynamics .
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landfill
[Substantiv]

a piece of land under which waste material is buried

deponi, avfallshanteringsområde

deponi, avfallshanteringsområde

Ex: Many communities are working to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill.
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meteorologist
[Substantiv]

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

meteorolog, väderexpert

meteorolog, väderexpert

Ex: She became meteorologist because she loves studying the weather .
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atmospheric
[adjektiv]

having a connection to or originating in the Earth's atmosphere

atmosfärisk, atmosfärrelaterad

atmosfärisk, atmosfärrelaterad

Ex: Atmospheric pollution from factories and vehicles contributes to air quality issues in urban areas .
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hemisphere
[Substantiv]

one of the two halves of the Earth, separated by the equator or a meridian

halvklot, halvmåne

halvklot, halvmåne

Ex: The Earthhemispheres have different weather patterns due to their locations .
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