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Relational Adjectives - Adjectives of Geography

These adjectives pertain to the characteristics, features, and qualities associated with different places and regions on Earth.

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Categorized English Relational Adjectives
Arctic
[Adjective]

belonging or related to the region around the North Pole

Ex: Arctic research focuses on understanding climate change impacts in the polar regions .
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oceanic
[Adjective]

associated with or occurring in the open ocean

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oriental
[Adjective]

related to the cultures, languages, or regions of East Asia

Ex: Oriental philosophies , such as Taoism and Buddhism , have influenced cultures throughout the East .
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polar
[Adjective]

relating to the regions near the Earth's North and South Poles

Ex: Arctic and Antarctic regions are examples polar environments with unique ecosystems .
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volcanic
[Adjective]

related to or formed by the activity of volcanoes

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nautical
[Adjective]

related to ships, navigation, or the sea

Ex: The captain navigated the ship nautical instruments like a compass .
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urban
[Adjective]

addressing the structures, functions, or issues of cities and their populations

Ex: Urban policy reforms aim to reduce traffic congestion in major cities .
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rural
[Adjective]

related to or characteristic of the countryside

Ex: rural economy is closely tied to activities such as farming , fishing , and forestry .
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tropical
[Adjective]

associated with or characteristic of the tropics, regions of the Earth near the equator known for their warm climate and lush vegetation

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continental
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originating from to relating to the large landmasses on Earth's surface known as continents

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coastal
[Adjective]

related to or situated along the coast, the area where land meets the sea

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tidal
[Adjective]

related to the rise and fall of sea levels caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun

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atlantic
[Adjective]

associated with the Atlantic Ocean, the second largest ocean in the world, lying between the Americas to the west and Europe and Africa to the east

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sub-saharan
[Adjective]

related to or situated south of the Sahara Desert, particularly in Africa

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tectonic
[Adjective]

relating to the movement and arrangement of the Earth's crust

Ex: Tectonic forces cause the Earth 's crust to uplift , creating mountain ranges .
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seismic
[Adjective]

related to or caused by an earthquake

Ex: seismic data collected by researchers provides valuable insights into the Earth 's interior structure .
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geothermal
[Adjective]

connected with or produced by the heat inside the earth

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geological
[Adjective]

related to the study or processes of the Earth's structure, composition, and history

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geographical
[Adjective]

related to the study or characteristics of the Earth's surface, including its features, landscapes, and locations

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

Ex: Topographical changes caused by erosion and sedimentation can alter the landscape over time .
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archipelagic
[Adjective]

related to or characteristic of an archipelago, a group or chain of islands

Ex: archipelagic environment of Hawaii offers diverse landscapes and ecosystems across its volcanic islands .
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alluvial
[Adjective]

related to material deposited by flowing water, often found in riverbeds and floodplains

Ex: Alluvial mining involves extracting minerals such as diamonds and sapphires from riverbed deposits .
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subterranean
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She explores subterranean caves to study geological formations .
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