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SAT Natural Sciences - Geography and Oceanography
Here you will learn some English words related to geography and oceanography, such as "alpine", "glacier", "boreal", etc. that you will need to ace your SATs.
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a person who studies the Earth's landscapes, climates, populations, and their relationships to human activities and the environment
a scientist who studies and predicts weather conditions by analyzing atmospheric patterns, utilizing tools such as weather models, instruments, and data to provide forecasts and weather-related information
the atmospheric layer above the troposphere, where temperature generally increases with altitude and the ozone layer is situated
the extensive removal of forests, typically causing environmental damage
related to the detailed mapping or description of the physical features and landscape of a particular area
the distance of a point north or south of the equator that is measured in degrees
situated, occurring, or existing beneath the surface of the earth
related to regions or climates located in the northern latitudes of the Earth, characterized by cold temperatures and typically dominated by coniferous forests
a large, unbroken expanse of land, like a continent or a big island, standing out from smaller land features
related to areas or phenomena located around the poles of the Earth, particularly within the Arctic and Antarctic circles
a large mass of ice that forms over long periods of time, especially in polar regions or high mountains
related to the science of measuring and understanding the Earth's shape, size, gravitational field, and the precise locations of points on its surface
across the ocean or sea, referring to travel or transport to foreign countries or distant lands
remote and sparsely populated inland regions of Australia, typically characterized by arid landscapes and minimal human habitation
the elevated regions or mountainous areas that are higher than the surrounding terrain, often characterized by cooler temperatures and diverse ecosystems
a period of intense air pollution characterized by high levels of a mixture of pollutants
a scientist specializing in the study of oceans, focusing on their physical properties, marine life, ecosystems, and interactions with the atmosphere and land
relating to the upper layer of the oceanic zone, extending from the surface to a depth of about 200 meters
relating to the middle layer of the oceanic zone, extending from a depth of about 200 meters to about 1000 meters
relating to the deep layer of the oceanic zone, extending from a depth of about 1000 meters to about 4000 meters below the surface
a lake, either natural or artificial, from which water is supplied to houses
related to areas or ecosystems situated along the banks of rivers, streams, or other water bodies
the vertical column of water in a body of water, such as an ocean, sea, lake, or river, extending from the surface to the bottom
the coastal regions or areas adjacent to the sea or ocean, often characterized by economic activities such as shipping, fishing, and tourism
related to the zone between the high and low tide marks on the shore, where marine organisms are adapted to alternating periods of exposure to air and water
a monitoring station located along a coastline or in a body of water that measures and records tidal data
related to ocean zones where no sunlight penetrates, typically below 200 meters deep, supporting organisms adapted to darkness
