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CEFR C2 Vocabulary - Natural Environment
Here you will learn all the essential words for talking about Natural Environment, collected specifically for level C2 learners.
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escarpment
[noun]
a long, steep slope or cliff, typically separating two relatively level or gently sloping areas
strait
[noun]
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
[noun]
a large mass of ice that forms over long periods of time, especially in polar regions or high mountains
savannah
[noun]
a tropical or subtropical grassland ecosystem characterized by scattered trees, with a mix of grasses and occasional shrubs
meridian
[noun]
one of the imaginary lines between the North Pole and the South Pole, drawn on maps to help pinpoint a location
topography
[noun]
the arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area, including elevation, slope, landforms, and bodies of water
atoll
[noun]
a ring-shaped coral reef, island, or series of islets surrounding a lagoon, often formed on the rim of a submerged volcano
creek
[noun]
a narrow, shallow watercourse or stream, often flowing through a confined natural channel
escarpment
[noun]
a long, steep slope or cliff, typically separating two relatively level or gently sloping areas
butte
[noun]
a flat-topped hill with steep sides, often standing alone in a landscape, formed by erosion and resistant rock layers
fjord
[noun]
a long, narrow, deep inlet of the sea between high cliffs or steep slopes, typically formed by the submergence of a glaciated valley
geyser
[noun]
a hot spring that intermittently ejects water and steam into the air, often accompanied by a geyser cone, resulting from underground volcanic activity
isthmus
[noun]
a narrow piece of land with water on each side that connects two larger areas
lagoon
[noun]
a shallow body of water separated from a larger body of water, often by a barrier island, coral reef, or sandbar
precipice
[noun]
a steep or near-vertical face of a cliff or mountain, often with a significant drop
terrain
[noun]
an area of land, particularly in reference to its physical or natural features
boulder
[noun]
a large rock, usually one that has been shaped by natural forces such as water or ice
shingle
[noun]
a beach or shoreline covered with small, smooth, rounded stones or pebbles, typically found along coasts or riverbanks
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