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自然科学SAT - 地理和海洋学

在这里,您将学习一些与地理和海洋学相关的英语单词,例如“alpine”、“glacier”、“boreal”等,这些都是您在 SAT 考试中取得好成绩所需要的。

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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, 地理研究者

地理学家, 地理研究者

Ex: Universities often geographers to teach courses on topics such as climate change and sustainability .
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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 meteorologist because she loves studying the weather .
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hemisphere
[名词]

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

半球, 半个球体

半球, 半个球体

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

平流层, 成层圈

Ex: stratosphere is vital for preserving life on Earth by shielding the planet from harmful solar radiation .
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the extensive removal of forests, typically causing environmental damage

森林砍伐, 森林毁灭

森林砍伐, 森林毁灭

Ex: Activists are protesting against companies responsible for deforestation.
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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, 地貌的

地形的, 地貌的

Ex: Topographical changes caused by erosion and sedimentation can alter the landscape over time .
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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, 维度

纬度, 维度

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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 subterranean caves to study geological formations .
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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, 北极的

北方的, 北极的

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

陆块, 大地块

陆块, 大地块

Ex: Australia is a landmass with flora and fauna found nowhere else on the planet .
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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

极圈的, 环极的

极圈的, 环极的

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

冰川, glaciers

Ex: The farm uses renewable energy to power its operations.
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aquifer
[名词]

a layer of rock or sediment that stores and transmits groundwater

含水层, 地下水层

含水层, 地下水层

Ex: Pollution can contaminate aquifer, affecting water quality .
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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

测地的, 地球测量的

测地的, 地球测量的

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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overseas
[副词]

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

海外, 国外

海外, 国外

Ex: Environmental policies overseas often influence local conservation efforts due to shared oceanic resources .
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alpine
[形容词]

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

阿尔卑斯的, 高山的

阿尔卑斯的, 高山的

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

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

澳大利亚内陆, 荒野

澳大利亚内陆, 荒野

Ex: Cyclones occasionally impact the coastal regions adjacent to outback, influencing weather patterns across the continent .
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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, 高原

高地, 高原

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

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

大气的, 气氛的

大气的, 气氛的

Ex: Atmospheric pollution from factories and vehicles contributes to air quality issues in urban areas .
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smog event
[名词]

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

雾霾事件, 污染雾霾

雾霾事件, 污染雾霾

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landfill
[名词]

a piece of land under which waste material is buried

填埋场, 垃圾填埋场

填埋场, 垃圾填埋场

Ex: Many communities are working to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill.
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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, 海洋研究员

海洋学家, 海洋研究员

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

表层的, 上层的

表层的, 上层的

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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

中层深海的, 中层海洋的

中层深海的, 中层海洋的

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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

深海的, 深层的

深海的, 深层的

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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 reservoir's water quality to ensure it meets health standards for both wildlife and human consumption .
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riparian
[形容词]

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

滨水的, 河岸的

滨水的, 河岸的

Ex: Riparian regulations aim to protect these sensitive areas from development and ensure sustainable management of water resources .
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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, 水柱体

水柱, 水柱体

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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

海岸地区, 沿海地区

海岸地区, 沿海地区

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

潮间带的, 潮汐区的

潮间带的, 潮汐区的

Ex: Conservation efforts focus on intertidal habitats as crucial nurseries for marine species .
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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, 潮位监测站

潮汐站, 潮位监测站

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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, 暗区的

无光的, 暗区的

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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