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ACT Science - Geography and Oceanography

Here you will learn some English words related to geography and oceanography, such as "glacier", "boreal", "latitude", etc. that will help you ace your ACTs.

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oceanographer

a scientist specializing in the study of oceans, focusing on their physical properties, marine life, ecosystems, and interactions with the atmosphere and land

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geographer

a person who studies the Earth's landscapes, climates, populations, and their relationships to human activities and the environment

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stratosphere

the atmospheric layer above the troposphere, where temperature generally increases with altitude and the ozone layer is situated

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epipelagic

relating to the upper layer of the oceanic zone, extending from the surface to a depth of about 200 meters

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mesopelagic

relating to the middle layer of the oceanic zone, extending from a depth of about 200 meters to about 1000 meters

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bathypelagic

relating to the deep layer of the oceanic zone, extending from a depth of about 1000 meters to about 4000 meters below the surface

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deforestation

the extensive removal of forests, typically causing environmental damage

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topographical

related to the detailed mapping or description of the physical features and landscape of a particular area

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outback

remote and sparsely populated inland regions of Australia, typically characterized by arid landscapes and minimal human habitation

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highlands

the elevated regions or mountainous areas that are higher than the surrounding terrain, often characterized by cooler temperatures and diverse ecosystems

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overseas

‌to or in a foreign country, particularly one that is across the sea

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alpine

related to the Alps mountain range and the people who live there

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subterranean

situated, occurring, or existing beneath the surface of the earth

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latitude

the distance of a point north or south of the equator that is measured in degrees

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reservoir

a lake, either natural or artificial, from which water is supplied to houses

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riparian

related to areas or ecosystems situated along the banks of rivers, streams, or other water bodies

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water column

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

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boreal

related to regions or climates located in the northern latitudes of the Earth, characterized by cold temperatures and typically dominated by coniferous forests

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seaboard

the coastal regions or areas adjacent to the sea or ocean, often characterized by economic activities such as shipping, fishing, and tourism

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intertidal

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

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tidal station

a monitoring station located along a coastline or in a body of water that measures and records tidal data

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aphotic

related to ocean zones where no sunlight penetrates, typically below 200 meters deep, supporting organisms adapted to darkness

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glacier

a large mass of ice that forms over long periods of time, especially in polar regions or high mountains

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landmass

a large, unbroken expanse of land, like a continent or a big island, standing out from smaller land features

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smog event

a period of intense air pollution characterized by high levels of a mixture of pollutants

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circumpolar

related to areas or phenomena located around the poles of the Earth, particularly within the Arctic and Antarctic circles

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aquifer

a layer of rock or sediment that stores and transmits groundwater

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geodetic

related to the science of measuring and understanding the Earth's shape, size, gravitational field, and the precise locations of points on its surface

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landfill

a piece of land under which waste material is buried

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meteorologist

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

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atmospheric

having a connection to or originating in the Earth's atmosphere

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hemisphere

one half of the earth divided by the equator

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