ACT English and World Knowledge - Land and Water
Here you will learn some English words related to land and water, such as "playa", "erode", "tributary", etc. that will help you ace your ACTs.
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a flat-bottomed desert basin that periodically fills with water to form a temporary lake, but remains dry for most of the year
the highest point or summit, especially of a mountain or hill, where the incline culminates
related to travel or transport over land, especially across long distances or difficult terrain
to undergo gradual wearing away or reduction in size, typically as a result of natural forces or environmental factors
a coastal wetland area that is covered by mud or silt at low tide and exposed at high tide
a flat strip or ledge of land, located along the side of a road, typically used for drainage or as a barrier
a high, steep cliff or bank overlooking a body of water, often formed by erosion or geological processes
the expansive flat Arctic regions, of North America, Asia, and Europe, in which no trees grow and the soil is always frozen
a large area of land, often defined by boundaries, used for specific purposes such as development, agriculture, or conservation
a circular current of water or air that moves against the main flow, creating a small whirlpool or whirl
a small, natural watercourse or stream; typically characterized by a gentle and continuous flow
a slight wave or series of waves on the water's surface caused by a breeze or a disturbance
a narrow body of water between islands or leading inland from a larger body of water, often serving as a passageway or channel
the gentle, rhythmic movement and sound of water as it washes up onto the shore or against objects
the excess liquid, typically water, that exceeds the capacity of an area to contain or absorb it
a shallow body of water separated from a larger body of water, often by a barrier island, coral reef, or sandbar
a narrow channel or ravine formed by the erosion of soil, especially by running water during rainfall or storms
a stagnant or slow-moving channel or inlet, often connected to a larger body of water, such as a marsh, swamp, or backwater
the scattered droplets or particles of water or liquid that result from something being struck or dispersed forcefully
