B1 Level Wordlist - Nature and Regions

Here you will learn some English words about nature and regions, such as "woodland", "highland", "canyon", etc. prepared for B1 learners.

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B1 Level Wordlist
region [noun]

a large area of land or of the world with specific characteristics, which is usually borderless

Ex: The Middle East is a geopolitically significant region , characterized by diverse cultures , religions , and political landscapes .
land [noun]

a specific area of ground owned by someone

woodland [noun]

land that is filled with many trees

Ex: She loved spending her weekends exploring the peaceful woodland near her home .
jungle [noun]

a tropical forest with many plants growing densely

Ex: They got lost in the jungle during their hike .
meadow [noun]

a piece of land covered in grass and sometimes wild flowers, often used for hay

a group of mountains or hills in a line

Ex: We hiked through the mountain range for days .
cave [noun]

a hole or chamber formed underground naturally by rocks gradually breaking down over time

Ex: Scientists study caves to understand geological processes and uncover clues about Earth 's history .
cliff [noun]

an area of rock that is high above the ground with a very steep side, often at the edge of the sea

Ex: Waves crashed against the base of the cliff , sending up sprays of mist .
mountainous [adjective]

(of an area) having a lot of mountains

Ex: The small village was nestled in a mountainous area , surrounded by peaks .
rocky [adjective]

having a surface that is covered with large, uneven, or rough rocks, stones, or boulders

Ex: The riverbed was rocky , with water cascading over the smooth stones .
canyon [noun]

a valley that is deep and has very steep sides, through which a river is flowing usually

Ex: The canyon walls were covered in colorful rock formations .

a high place, such as a cliff, from which a river or stream falls

Ex: She took stunning photos of the waterfall during their mountain trek .
bank [noun]

land along the sides of a river, canal, etc.

Ex: Fishermen lined the bank , patiently waiting for a bite from the fish in the water .

the boundary between land and water, particularly as seen on a map or from above

Ex: He took a scenic drive along the coastline .
sand [noun]

a pale brown substance that consists of very small pieces of rock, which is found in deserts, on beaches, etc.

Ex: After the hike , they found their shoes filled with sand .
canal [noun]

a long and artificial passage built and filled with water for ships to travel along or used to transfer water to other places

Ex: The canal was used to irrigate the surrounding farmland .
channel [noun]

a wide stretch of water that connects two larger areas of water, particularly two seas

Ex: Coastal communities along the Intracoastal Waterway in the United States rely on this inland channel for recreational boating , fishing , and transportation between ports along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts .

the average height of the surface of the ocean in relation to the land, measured over a specific period of time

Ex: The beach lies exactly at sea level .
mud [noun]

earth that has become wet

Ex: Farmers use mud to create earthen dams for irrigation , helping to retain water and nourish crops during dry seasons .

an area under the protection of a government, where people can visit, for its wildlife, beauty, or historical sights

Ex: National parks are home to diverse wildlife and ecosystems .
Antarctic [adjective]

belonging or related to the South Pole

Arctic [adjective]

belonging or related to the region around the North Pole

Ex: Arctic exploration requires specialized equipment and training due to harsh conditions .
volcano [noun]

a mountain with an opening on its top, from which melted rock and ash can be pushed out into the air

Ex: The volcano 's eruption was one of the most destructive in history .
location [noun]

the geographic position of someone or something

Ex: The company chose a prime location downtown for its new flagship store .