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Academic IELTS (Band 5 and Below) - Geology

Here, you will learn some English words related to Geology that are necessary for the Basic Academic IELTS exam.

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Vocabulary for Academic IELTS (5)
rock

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

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mineral

a solid, naturally occurring substance with a specific chemical composition, typically found in the earth's crust, such as gold, copper, etc.

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core

the central part of Earth, or any other planet

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soil

the black or brownish substance consisted of organic remains, rock particles, and clay that forms the upper layer of earth where trees or other plants grow

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layer

(geology) a horizontal bed or distinct sedimentary rock formation

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metamorphism

a complete change in the form and structure of a rock as a result of heat and pressure

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fossil

the remains or impression of a plant or animal that lived a long time ago and has been preserved in rock or sediment

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hot spring

a source of hot water that natrurally flows out of the ground

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ore

a rock that contains valuable mineral or metal

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ash

a grey powder that is produced as a result of a substance getting burned

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magma

liquid or semi-liquid rock that exists under the earth's surface with an extremely hot temperature

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earth

the solid surface of the planet distinguished from air or sea

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