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自然科学SAT - 地理学和海洋学

在这里,你将学习一些与地理和海洋学相关的英语单词,如“alpine”、“glacier”、“boreal”等,这些单词是你通过SAT考试所需要的。

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SAT Vocabulary for Natural Sciences
geographer
[名词]

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

地理学家, 地理学专家

地理学家, 地理学专家

Ex: Universities often employ geographers to teach courses on topics such as climate change and sustainability .大学经常雇佣**地理学家**来教授有关气候变化和可持续性等主题的课程。
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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

气象学家, 天气预报员

气象学家, 天气预报员

Ex: She became a meteorologist because she loves studying the weather .她成为了一名**气象学家**,因为她喜欢研究天气。
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hemisphere
[名词]

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

半球, 半球体

半球, 半球体

Ex: The Earth 's hemispheres have different weather patterns due to their locations .地球的**半球**由于位置不同而有不同的天气模式。
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stratosphere
[名词]

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

平流层, 平流层区域

平流层, 平流层区域

Ex: The stratosphere is vital for preserving life on Earth by shielding the planet from harmful solar radiation .**平流层**通过保护地球免受有害太阳辐射的侵害,对维持地球上的生命至关重要。
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the extensive removal of forests, typically causing environmental damage

森林砍伐, 毁林

森林砍伐, 毁林

Ex: Activists are protesting against companies responsible for massive deforestation.活动人士正在抗议那些对大规模**森林砍伐**负责的公司。
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topographical
[形容词]

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

地形的

地形的

Ex: Topographical changes caused by erosion and sedimentation can alter the landscape over time .由侵蚀和沉积引起的**地形**变化会随着时间的推移改变景观。
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latitude
[名词]

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

纬度

纬度

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subterranean
[形容词]

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

地下的, 地表下的

地下的, 地表下的

Ex: She explores the subterranean caves to study geological formations .她探索**地下**洞穴以研究地质构造。
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boreal
[形容词]

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

北方的, 寒带的

北方的, 寒带的

Ex: Researchers study the boreal environment to understand its role in global climate regulation and carbon storage .研究人员研究**北方**环境以了解其在全球气候调节和碳储存中的作用。
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landmass
[名词]

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

陆地, 大陆块

陆地, 大陆块

Ex: Australia is a unique landmass with flora and fauna found nowhere else on the planet .澳大利亚是一片独特的**陆地**,拥有地球上其他地方找不到的动植物。
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circumpolar
[形容词]

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

环极的, 极地的

环极的, 极地的

Ex: Researchers are monitoring the effects of climate change on circumpolar permafrost, which is beginning to thaw at unprecedented rates.研究人员正在监测气候变化对**环极**永久冻土的影响,这些冻土正以前所未有的速度开始融化。
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glacier
[名词]

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

冰川, 永久冰

冰川, 永久冰

Ex: The farm uses renewable energy to power its operations.农场使用可再生能源为其运营提供动力。
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aquifer
[名词]

a layer of rock or sediment that stores and transmits groundwater

含水层, 蓄水层

含水层, 蓄水层

Ex: Pollution can contaminate an aquifer, affecting water quality .污染可以污染**含水层**,影响水质。
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geodetic
[形容词]

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

大地测量的, 与大地测量学相关的

大地测量的, 与大地测量学相关的

Ex: The geodetic observatory conducts research to refine models of the Earth 's shape and gravitational field , contributing to our understanding of planetary dynamics .**大地测量**观测站进行研究以完善地球形状和重力场的模型,有助于我们对行星动力学的理解。
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overseas
[副词]

across the ocean or sea, referring to travel or transport to foreign countries or distant lands

海外, 在国外

海外, 在国外

Ex: Environmental policies developed overseas often influence local conservation efforts due to shared oceanic resources .海外制定的环境政策由于共享的海洋资源,往往会影响当地的保护工作。
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alpine
[形容词]

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

阿尔卑斯山的

阿尔卑斯山的

Ex: Alpine wildlife, such as ibex and marmots, thrive in the high-altitude habitats of the Alps.**阿尔卑斯**野生动物,如山羊和土拨鼠,在阿尔卑斯山的高海拔栖息地茁壮成长。
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outback
[名词]

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

内陆, 澳洲内陆

内陆, 澳洲内陆

Ex: Cyclones occasionally impact the coastal regions adjacent to the outback, influencing weather patterns across the continent .气旋偶尔会影响与**内陆**相邻的沿海地区,影响整个大陆的天气模式。
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highlands
[名词]

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

高地, 山区

高地, 山区

Ex: Tourists visit the highlands of Vietnam to experience the breathtaking scenery and traditional hill tribe cultures .游客们参观越南的**高地**,体验令人叹为观止的风景和传统的山地部落文化。
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atmospheric
[形容词]

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

大气的, 与大气有关的

大气的, 与大气有关的

Ex: Atmospheric pollution from factories and vehicles contributes to air quality issues in urban areas .工厂和车辆的**大气**污染导致城市地区的空气质量问题。
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smog event
[名词]

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

烟雾事件, 空气污染事件

烟雾事件, 空气污染事件

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landfill
[名词]

a piece of land under which waste material is buried

垃圾填埋场, 垃圾堆填区

垃圾填埋场, 垃圾堆填区

Ex: Many communities are working to reduce the amount of waste sent to the landfill.许多社区正在努力减少送往**垃圾填埋场**的废物量。
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a scientist specializing in the study of oceans, focusing on their physical properties, marine life, ecosystems, and interactions with the atmosphere and land

海洋学家, 专门研究海洋的科学家

海洋学家, 专门研究海洋的科学家

Ex: The career of an oceanographer often involves fieldwork , laboratory analysis , and data modeling to uncover oceanic mysteries .**海洋学家**的职业生涯通常涉及实地考察、实验室分析和数据建模,以揭示海洋的奥秘。
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epipelagic
[形容词]

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

与海洋区域的上层有关,从表面延伸到约200米的深度, 上层带的

与海洋区域的上层有关,从表面延伸到约200米的深度, 上层带的

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mesopelagic
[形容词]

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

中深海的, 与海洋中层有关的

中深海的, 与海洋中层有关的

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bathypelagic
[形容词]

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

与海洋区域的深层有关的,从表面下约1000米延伸到约4000米的深度, 深海层的

与海洋区域的深层有关的,从表面下约1000米延伸到约4000米的深度, 深海层的

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reservoir
[名词]

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

水库, 蓄水池

水库, 蓄水池

Ex: Environmentalists monitor the reservoir's water quality to ensure it meets health standards for both wildlife and human consumption .环保主义者监测**水库**的水质,以确保其符合野生动物和人类消费的健康标准。
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riparian
[形容词]

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

河岸的, 河岸带的

河岸的, 河岸带的

Ex: Riparian regulations aim to protect these sensitive areas from development and ensure sustainable management of water resources .**河岸**法规旨在保护这些敏感区域免受开发,并确保水资源的可持续管理。
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water column
[名词]

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

水柱, 垂直水柱

水柱, 垂直水柱

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seaboard
[名词]

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

沿海地区, 海岸线

沿海地区, 海岸线

Ex: The cities along the eastern seaboard of the United States are major centers of commerce and culture .美国东部**沿海**的城市是商业和文化的主要中心。
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intertidal
[形容词]

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

潮间的, 与高潮和低潮标记之间的海岸区域有关的

潮间的, 与高潮和低潮标记之间的海岸区域有关的

Ex: Conservation efforts focus on preserving intertidal habitats as crucial nurseries for marine species .保护工作侧重于保护**潮间带**栖息地,作为海洋物种的重要育苗场。
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a monitoring station located along a coastline or in a body of water that measures and records tidal data

潮汐站, 潮汐测量站

潮汐站, 潮汐测量站

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aphotic
[形容词]

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

无光的, 与阳光无法穿透的海洋区域有关的

无光的, 与阳光无法穿透的海洋区域有关的

Ex: Marine biologists study the food web dynamics in the aphotic zone , where organisms rely on detritus and other organic matter for energy .海洋生物学家研究**无光带**中食物网的动态,那里的生物依靠碎屑和其他有机物获取能量。
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