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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
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: The geographer used satellite images and GIS technology to map the changes in land use over the past decade. 
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meteorologist

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: The meteorologist on the news predicted rain for the weekend. 
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hemisphere
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 Northern Hemisphere experiences winter when the Southern Hemisphere is in summer. 
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stratosphere
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 contains the ozone layer, crucial for absorbing and blocking harmful ultraviolet radiation. 
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deforestation

the extensive removal of forests, typically causing environmental damage

森林砍伐, 毁林

森林砍伐, 毁林

Ex: Large-scale deforestation is driven by the demand for agricultural land. 
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topographical
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: The topographical survey revealed the steep slopes and valleys of the mountainous region. 
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latitude
latitude
[名词]

an imaginary horizontal circle around the Earth parallel to the equator, used to measure north-south position

纬度, 纬线

纬度, 纬线

Ex: The explorer recorded the latitude of the new settlement. 
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subterranean
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: The subterranean tunnels were used for secret military operations during the war. 
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boreal
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: The boreal forests of Canada are home to diverse wildlife adapted to cold winters, such as moose, wolves, and bears. 
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landmass
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: Asia is the largest landmass on Earth, encompassing diverse climates and cultures. 
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circumpolar
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: Circumpolar regions experience extreme seasonal variations in daylight, with continuous daylight in summer and darkness in winter. 
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glacier
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: Scientists study glaciers to understand the effects of climate change on ice melt and sea-level rise. 
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aquifer
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: Farmers drill wells into the aquifer to access water for irrigation. 
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geodetic
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: Geodetic surveys are essential for creating accurate maps and charts used in navigation and land development. 
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overseas
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: The researchers conducted their study overseas, gathering data from coastal regions in Southeast Asia. 
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alpine
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: The alpine villages are known for their charming architecture and stunning mountain views. 
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outback
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: The vast expanse of the Australian outback is known for its red desert sands and expansive plains. 
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highlands
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: The Scottish Highlands are famous for their rugged beauty, historic castles, and picturesque lochs. 
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atmospheric
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 conditions can affect weather patterns and climate. 
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smog event
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
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: The city opened a new landfill to accommodate its growing waste management needs. 
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oceanographer

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 oceanographer conducted research aboard a research vessel to study deep-sea currents. 
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epipelagic
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
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
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
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: The city's reservoir, nestled in the hills, stores water from nearby rivers and supplies it to thousands of homes. 
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riparian
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: The riparian zone along the riverbank is lush with vegetation that thrives on the water's edge. 
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water column
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
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 bustling cities and ports along the seaboard contribute significantly to the country's economy. 
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intertidal
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: Intertidal creatures like crabs and mussels are adapted to withstand both wet and dry conditions. 
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tidal station

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
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: The aphotic zone of the ocean is home to unique bioluminescent organisms that generate their own light. 
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