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A2 Level Wordlist - Nature and Natural Disasters

Here you will learn some English words about nature and natural disasters, such as "environment", "flood", and "earthquake", prepared for A2 learners.

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CEFR A2 Vocabulary
world
world
[noun]

the planet earth, where we all live

Ex: His dream is to sail around the world. 
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environment

the natural world around us where people, animals, and plants live

Ex: Conserving water is beneficial for the environment. 
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plant
plant
[noun]

a living thing that grows in ground or water, usually has leaves, stems, flowers, etc.

Ex: The gardener watered the plant every morning. 
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ground
ground
[noun]

the surface layer of earth that is solid and people walk on

Ex: After the rain, the ground became muddy and slippery. 
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field
field
[noun]

a piece of land in the country, especially one where crops are grown or animals are kept, typically surrounded by a fence, etc.

Ex: Sheep were grazing peacefully in the green field. 
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landscape
landscape
[noun]

an area of scenery visible in a single view

Ex: The hikers admired the mountain landscape at sunrise. 
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view
view
[noun]

a place or an area that can be seen, and is usually beautiful

Ex: From the airplane window, they had an incredible view of the islands below. 
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grass
grass
[noun]

a plant with thin, short, and green upright leaves, commonly found in gardens, parks, etc.

Ex: After a long winter, the grass in our garden has started to turn green again. 
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coast
coast
[noun]

the land close to a sea, ocean, or lake

Ex: The coast was full of seashells and small pebbles. 
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hill
hill
[noun]

a naturally raised area of land that is higher than the land around it, often with a round shape

Ex: From the top of the hill, you can see the whole city. 
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rock
rock
[noun]

a solid material forming part of the earth's surface, often made of one or more minerals

Ex: She collected interesting rocks during her trip to the beach. 
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valley
valley
[noun]

a low area of land between mountains or hills, often with a river flowing through it

Ex: The sun set behind the hills, casting long shadows over the valley. 
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lake
lake
[noun]

a large area of water, surrounded by land

Ex: A small island in the middle of the lake was home to a variety of birds. 
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the ocean
the ocean
[noun]

the great mass of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface

Ex: She enjoyed the stunning view of the ocean from her balcony. 
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rainforest

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

Ex: He spent his vacation hiking through the beautiful rainforest. 
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wood
wood
[noun]

the hard material that the trunk and branches of a tree or shrub are made of, used for fuel or timber

Ex: He chopped the wood into small pieces to use as firewood. 
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area
area
[noun]

a particular part or region of a city, country, or the world

Ex: The area around the lake is a popular picnic spot. 
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path
path
[noun]

a way or track that is built or made by people walking over the same ground

Ex: Cyclists and walkers shared the path through the park. 
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natural
natural
[Adjective]

originating from or created by nature, not made or caused by humans

Ex: She prefers using natural ingredients in her skincare products to avoid harsh chemicals. 
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disaster
disaster
[noun]

a sudden and unfortunate event that causes a great amount of death and destruction

Ex: After the disaster, the community came together to support each other. 
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flood
flood
[noun]

the rising of a body of water that covers dry places and causes damage

Ex: After the flood, many people were left homeless. 
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earthquake

the sudden movement and shaking of the earth's surface, usually causing damage

Ex: People ran out of their homes when the earthquake started. 
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hurricane
hurricane
[noun]

a very strong and destructive wind that moves in circles, often seen in the Caribbean

Ex: Emergency shelters were set up before the hurricane struck. 
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tornado
tornado
[noun]

a strong and dangerous type of wind, which is formed like a turning cone, usually causing damage

Ex: Many trees were uprooted by the powerful tornado. 
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avalanche
avalanche
[noun]

large amounts of snow falling from mountains

Ex: Rescue teams were dispatched to the area after the avalanche. 
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drought
drought
[noun]

a long period of time when there is not much raining

Ex: The city imposed water restrictions because of the drought. 
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climate change

a permanent change in global or regional climate patterns, including temperature, wind, and rainfall

Ex: Climate change is a major concern for future generations. 
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to happen
to happen
[Verb]

to come into existence by chance or as a consequence

Ex: An unexpected storm can happen at any time of year. 
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terrible
terrible
[Adjective]

very serious and harmful

Ex: The avalanche caused terrible damage to the mountain village. 
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northeast
northeast
[noun]

the direction midway between north and east

Ex: The storm is moving in from the northeast. 
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northwest
northwest
[noun]

the direction midway between north and west

Ex: If you look to the northwest, you can see the mountain range. 
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southeast
southeast
[noun]

the direction midway between south and east

Ex: The storm is moving toward the southeast, bringing heavy rain. 
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southwest
southwest
[noun]

the direction midway between south and west

Ex: The wind blew from the southwest. 
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desert
desert
[noun]

a large, dry area of land with very few plants, typically one covered with sand

Ex: At night, the desert can become very cold. 
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wave
wave
[noun]

a raised body of water that moves along the surface of a sea, river, lake, etc.

Ex: The children ran towards the shoreline, excited to play in the waves crashing on the beach. 
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