English Words for "Natural Environment" | C2 Vocabulary

escarpment

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a steep, high slope or cliff formed by erosion

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The Grand Canyon features a massive escarpment, revealing layers of geological history.

The Niagara Escarpment extends across North America, influencing the landscape and ecology of the region.

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

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

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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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

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

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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