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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
[noun]

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

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foothill
[noun]

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

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crest
[noun]

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

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boulder
[noun]

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

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ridge
[noun]

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

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landslide
[noun]

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

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

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landmark
[noun]

a structure or a place that is historically important

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mound
[noun]

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

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berm
[noun]

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
[noun]

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

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bank
[noun]

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

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tundra
[noun]

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
[noun]

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

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overland
[Adjective]

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

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to erode
[Verb]

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

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rapid
[noun]

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

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creek
[noun]

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

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tributary
[noun]

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

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puddle
[noun]

a small pool of water or other liquid, particularly rainwater

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eddy
[noun]

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

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current
[noun]

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

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brook
[noun]

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

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ripple
[noun]

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

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trickle
[noun]

a small, slow flow of liquid

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inlet
[noun]

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
[noun]

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

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runoff
[noun]

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

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lagoon
[noun]

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

Ex: The Okavango Delta in Botswana lagoons and water channels , attracting a rich variety of wildlife .
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swamp
[noun]

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

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estuary
[noun]

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

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gully
[noun]

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

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slough
[noun]

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
[noun]

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

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fjord
[noun]

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

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tsunami
[noun]

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

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cascade
[noun]

a small steep waterfall, usually one of several others

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