Advanced Academic IELTS Words for "Landscape and Geography"

strait

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a narrow passage of water connecting two larger bodies of water, often linking two seas or an inlet with a larger expanse of water

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The Strait of Gibraltar connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea.

The Strait of Hormuz is a vital passage for oil tankers, connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman.

glacier

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a large mass of ice that forms over long periods of time, especially in polar regions or high mountains

savannah

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an expansive flat land covered in grass, scattered with trees, and found in tropical or subtropical areas

meridian

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one of the imaginary lines between the North Pole and the South Pole, drawn on maps to help pinpoint a location

topography

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the arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area, including elevation, slope, landforms, and bodies of water

cartography

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a branch of science and art that consists of creating maps

What is "cartography"?

Cartography is the art and science of making maps. It involves designing and creating visual representations of geographic areas, such as countries, cities, or specific locations. Cartographers use various tools and techniques to accurately depict features like mountains, rivers, roads, and landmarks. The goal of cartography is to provide clear and useful maps that help people understand and navigate different places.

atoll

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a circular coral reef with a lagoon in the middle

creek

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a narrow, shallow watercourse, often flowing through a confined natural channel

tributary

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a watercourse that flows into a larger river or body of water

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marsh

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an area of soft, wet, low-lying land, typically characterized by grasses and other non-woody plants, and often found at the edges of lakes, rivers, or coastal areas

escarpment

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a steep, high slope or cliff formed by erosion

butte

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a hill with steep, flat sides and a flat top, often found in desert areas

cataract

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a large waterfall where water rushes forcefully over a height

crater

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the round top of a volcano

estuary

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the part of a river that is wide and where it meets the sea

fjord

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a steep, deep, and narrow sea inlet surrounded by tall cliffs, created by a glacier

geyser

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a natural hot spring that periodically erupts with a column of boiling water and steam due to underground volcanic activity

isthmus

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a narrow piece of land with water on each side that connects two larger areas

lagoon

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a shallow body of water separated from a larger body of water, often by a barrier island, coral reef, or sandbar

precipice

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a steep cliff or edge of a rock face, often with a significant drop

ravine

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a deep narrow valley with steep sides, usually worn by a stream

altitude

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the distance between an object or point and sea level

knoll

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a small, rounded hill or mound, often found in a grassy or wooded area

terrain

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an area of land, particularly in reference to its physical or natural features

boulder

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a large rock, usually one that has been shaped by natural forces such as water or ice

shingle

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a beach or shoreline covered with small, smooth, rounded stones or pebbles, typically found along coasts or riverbanks

cape

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a large, pointed piece of land that extends into a sea, ocean, or other large body of water

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