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SAT Natural Sciences - Land and Water

Here you will learn some English words related to land and water, such as "terrain", "estuary", "gorge", etc. that you will need to ace your SATs.

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SAT Vocabulary for Natural Sciences
terrain

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

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playa

a flat-bottomed desert basin that periodically fills with water to form a temporary lake, but remains dry for most of the year

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pasture

a field covered with grass or similar herbs suitable for animals to graze on

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foothill

a low hill at the base of a mountain or mountain range

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crest

the highest point or summit, especially of a mountain or hill, where the incline culminates

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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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ridge

a long, narrow elevated strip of land or underwater feature that stands higher than its surroundings

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landslide

a sudden fall of a large mass of dirt or rock down a mountainside or cliff

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meadow

a piece of land covered in grass and sometimes wild flowers, often used for hay

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rainforest

‌a thick, tropical forest with tall trees and consistently heavy rainfall

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landmark

a structure or a place that is historically important

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mound

a small, natural hill or raised area of earth, typically formed by natural processes

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mudflat

a coastal wetland area that is covered by mud or silt at low tide and exposed at high tide

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berm

a flat strip or ledge of land, located along the side of a road, typically used for drainage or as a barrier

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bluff

a high, steep cliff or bank overlooking a body of water, often formed by erosion or geological processes

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bank

land along the sides of a river, canal, etc.

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gorge

a deep narrow valley, typically with a stream running through it

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tundra

the expansive flat Arctic regions, of North America, Asia, and Europe, in which no trees grow and the soil is always frozen

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tract

a large area of land, often defined by boundaries, used for specific purposes such as development, agriculture, or conservation

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overland

related to travel or transport over land, especially across long distances or difficult terrain

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to erode

to undergo gradual wearing away or reduction in size, typically as a result of natural forces or environmental factors

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rapid

a fast and turbulent part of a river with swift currents and obstacles like rocks

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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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puddle

a small pool of water or other liquid, particularly rainwater

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eddy

a circular current of water or air that moves against the main flow, creating a small whirlpool or whirl

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current

the flow or movement of water or a liquid in a specific direction

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brook

a small, natural watercourse or stream; typically characterized by a gentle and continuous flow

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ripple

a slight wave or series of waves on the water's surface caused by a breeze or a disturbance

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trickle

a small, slow flow of liquid

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inlet

a narrow body of water between islands or leading inland from a larger body of water, often serving as a passageway or channel

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swash

the gentle, rhythmic movement and sound of water as it washes up onto the shore or against objects

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runoff

the excess liquid, typically water, that exceeds the capacity of an area to contain or absorb it

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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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swamp

an area of land that is covered with water or is always very wet

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estuary

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

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gully

a narrow channel or ravine formed by the erosion of soil, especially by running water during rainfall or storms

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slough

a stagnant or slow-moving channel or inlet, often connected to a larger body of water, such as a marsh, swamp, or backwater

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splatter

the scattered droplets or particles of water or liquid that result from something being struck or dispersed forcefully

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fjord

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

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tsunami

a very high wave or series of waves caused by an undersea earthquake or volcanic eruption

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cascade

a small steep waterfall, usually one of several others

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