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Key Natural Landmarks Vocabulary
waterfall
waterfall
[noun]

a high place, such as a cliff, from which a river or stream falls

Ex: He was mesmerized by the sheer power and beauty of the roaring waterfall.
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to locate
to locate
[Verb]

to assign or establish a specific place or position for something

Ex: The city plans to locate more public restrooms in busy tourist areas .
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Africa
Africa
[noun]

the second largest continent

Ex: The Maasai tribe is one of the indigenous tribes of Africa.
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border
border
[noun]

a line that separates two countries, provinces, or states from each other

Ex: The border patrol is responsible for monitoring and enforcing immigration laws along the country 's borders.
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to visit
to visit
[Verb]

to go somewhere for a short time, especially to see something

Ex: They were excited to visit the theme park and experience the thrilling rides and attractions .
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stunning
stunning
[Adjective]

causing strong admiration or shock due to beauty or impact

Ex: The movie 's special effects were so stunning that they felt almost real .
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to fall down

to fall to the ground

Ex: After a long day of hiking , fatigue set in , causing the exhausted adventurer to fall down.
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height
height
[noun]

the distance from the top to the bottom of something or someone

Ex: The height of the tree is approximately 30 meters .
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about
about
[Adverb]

used with a number to show that it is not exact

Ex: The meeting should start in about ten minutes .
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almost
almost
[Adverb]

used to say that something is nearly the case but not completely

Ex: The project was almost complete , with only a few finishing touches remaining .
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building
building
[noun]

a structure that has walls, a roof, and sometimes many levels, like an apartment, house, school, etc.

Ex: The workers construct the building from the ground up .
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floor
floor
[noun]

all the rooms of a building that are on the same level

Ex: The top floor of the skyscraper was reserved for executive offices and conference rooms , accessible via private elevators .
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to create
to create
[Verb]

to bring something into existence or make something happen

Ex: The artist decided to create a sculpture from marble .
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spray
spray
[noun]

water in small drops in the atmosphere; blown from waves or thrown up by a waterfall

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loud
loud
[Adjective]

producing a sound or noise with high volume

Ex: The conductor signaled for the entire ensemble to play with a loud intensity in the fortissimo passage .
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to sound
to sound
[Verb]

to convey or make a specific impression when read about or when heard

Ex: The plan sounds promising , but we need to consider all the potential risks .
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thunder
thunder
[noun]

the loud crackling noise that is heard from the sky during a storm

Ex: The sudden clap of thunder made everyone jump .
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local
local
[Adjective]

related or belonging to a particular area or place that someone lives in or mentions

Ex: He 's a regular at the local pub , where he enjoys catching up with friends .
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to call
to call
[Verb]

to give a name or title to someone or something

Ex: What are their twin daughters called?
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mist
mist
[noun]

a thin, fog-like cloud consisting of tiny water droplets suspended in the air

Ex: He could n’t see far ahead through the thick mist.
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noise
noise
[noun]

sounds that are usually unwanted or loud

Ex: He found it hard to concentrate on his work with all the noise coming from the street .
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wildlife
wildlife
[noun]

all wild animals, considered as a whole, living in the natural environment

Ex: The government has enacted laws to protect local wildlife.
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park
park
[noun]

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

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elephant
elephant
[noun]

an animal that is very large, has thick gray skin, four legs, a very long nose that is called a trunk, and mostly lives in Asia and Africa

Ex: We were lucky to witness a herd of elephants grazing peacefully in the savannah .
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lion
lion
[noun]

a powerful and large animal that is from the cat family and mostly found in Africa, with the male having a large mane

Ex: The lion's sharp teeth and claws are used for hunting .
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type
type
[noun]

a class or group of people or things that have common characteristics or share particular qualities

Ex: The museum displays art from various types of artists , both modern and classical .
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pretty
pretty
[Adjective]

visually pleasing in a charming way

Ex: With her pretty eyes and friendly manner , she makes friends easily .
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to grow
to grow
[Verb]

(of a plant) to naturally exist and develop

Ex: These mushrooms grow in damp , wooded areas .
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moist
moist
[Adjective]

containing a small amount of moisture

Ex: She used a moist towel to clean the table.
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environment

the surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates

Ex: Urban environments often have higher levels of noise and air pollution .
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visitor
visitor
[noun]

someone who enters a place, such as a building, city, or website, for a particular purpose

Ex: As a tourist destination , the city attracts millions of visitors each year , eager to explore its attractions and culture .
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path
path
[noun]

a way or track that is built or made by people walking over the same ground

Ex: The path was lined with blooming flowers .
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to [go] swimming

to be in the water and move for enjoyment or exercise

Ex: The kids were excited to go swimming in the backyard pool on a sunny afternoon.
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pool
pool
[noun]

a container of water that people can swim in

Ex: The Olympic-sized pool at the sports complex is used for competitive swimming events and training sessions by professional athletes .
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falls
falls
[noun]

a steep descent of the water of a river, often resulting in a waterfall

Ex: The falls created a mist that cooled them off on a hot day .
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thrilling
thrilling
[Adjective]

causing great pleasure or excitement

Ex: The thrilling news of the team's victory spread quickly throughout the town.
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experience

the skill and knowledge we gain from doing, feeling, or seeing things

Ex: Life experience teaches us valuable lessons that we carry with us throughout our lives .
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February
February
[noun]

the second month of the year, after January and before March

Ex: As February comes to a close , thoughts turn to the anticipation of longer days and the arrival of spring , bringing hope and renewal after the winter months .
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May
May
[noun]

the fifth month of the year, after April and before June

Ex: May is also associated with Memorial Day in the United States, a federal holiday honoring military personnel who have died in service to their country, observed on the last Monday of the month.
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rainy season

the time of the year when a region experiences frequent or heavy rainfall

Ex: The rainy season brought much-needed water to the reservoirs .
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unique
unique
[Adjective]

unlike anything else and distinguished by individuality

Ex: This dish has a unique flavor combination that is surprisingly good .
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