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Academic IELTS (Band 8 and Above) - Landscape and Geography

Here, you will learn some English words related to Landscape and Geography that are necessary for the Academic IELTS exam.

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Vocabulary for Academic IELTS (8)
strait

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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glacier

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

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savannah

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

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meridian

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

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topography

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

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cartography

a branch of science and art that consists of creating maps

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atoll

a circular coral reef with a lagoon in the middle

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creek

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

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tributary

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

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marsh

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

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escarpment

a steep, high slope or cliff formed by erosion

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butte

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

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cataract

a large waterfall where water rushes forcefully over a height

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crater

the round top of a volcano

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estuary

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

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fjord

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

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geyser

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

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isthmus

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

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lagoon

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

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precipice

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

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ravine

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

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altitude

the distance between an object or point and sea level

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knoll

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

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terrain

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

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boulder

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

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shingle

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

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cape

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

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