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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: They hiked for hours to reach the breathtaking waterfall hidden in the forest. 
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to locate
to locate
[Verb]

to assign or establish a specific place or position for something

Ex: The company decided to locate its new headquarters in the downtown area. 
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Africa
Africa
[noun]

the second largest continent

Ex: Africa is known for its diverse wildlife, including elephants, lions, and giraffes. 
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border
border
[noun]

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

Ex: Diplomatic tensions can escalate when disputes arise over the delineation of borders between nations. 
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to visit
to visit
[Verb]

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

Ex: During their vacation, they planned to visit famous landmarks and historical sites in the city. 
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stunning
stunning
[Adjective]

causing strong admiration or shock due to beauty or impact

Ex: The stunning landscape of the countryside was captured in the artist's painting. 
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to fall down

to fall to the ground

Ex: The child tried to walk but ended up falling down on the soft grass. 
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height
height
[noun]

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

Ex: He checked the height of the doorway to make sure the furniture would fit through. 
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about
about
[Adverb]

used with a number to show that it is not exact

Ex: There were about 20 people at the party. 
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almost
almost
[Adverb]

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

Ex: She almost missed the bus but managed to catch it just in time. 
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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: He worked in a modern office building with large windows. 
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floor
floor
[noun]

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

Ex: The ground floor of the building housed the lobby, reception area, and administrative offices. 
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to create
to create
[Verb]

to bring something into existence or make something happen

Ex: Many entrepreneurs aspire to create successful businesses. 
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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: He slammed the door with a loud bang. 
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to sound
to sound
[Verb]

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

Ex: The new movie sounds exciting; we should watch it. 
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thunder
thunder
[noun]

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

Ex: The thunder rattled the windows during the intense storm. 
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local
local
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The local bakery is known for its freshly baked bread and pastries. 
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to call
to call
[Verb]

to give a name or title to someone or something

Ex: Do you know anyone called Emily? 
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mist
mist
[noun]

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

Ex: The morning mist obscured the view of the mountains from the valley. 
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noise
noise
[noun]

sounds that are usually unwanted or loud

Ex: The construction site generated a lot of noise, disrupting the neighborhood. 
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wildlife
wildlife
[noun]

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

Ex: The national park is home to a variety of wildlife, including bears and wolves. 
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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: Elephants are known for their intelligence and remarkable memory. 
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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: I saw a lion hunting for prey in the tall grass. 
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type
type
[noun]

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

Ex: As a teacher, it's essential to understand the learning preferences of different types of students. 
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pretty
pretty
[Adjective]

visually pleasing in a charming way

Ex: She looked pretty in her simple, elegant outfit. 
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to grow
to grow
[Verb]

(of a plant) to naturally exist and develop

Ex: Roses can grow beautifully in this climate. 
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moist
moist
[Adjective]

containing a small amount of moisture

Ex: The soil in the garden was moist after a recent rainfall, perfect for planting seeds. 
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environment

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

Ex: The harsh desert environment made it difficult for most plants to survive. 
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visitor
visitor
[noun]

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

Ex: The museum welcomed thousands of visitors during the holiday season. 
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path
path
[noun]

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

Ex: Cyclists and walkers shared the path through the park. 
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to [go] swimming

to be in the water and move for enjoyment or exercise

Ex: During the hot summer days, we often go swimming at the community pool. 
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pool
pool
[noun]

a container of water that people can swim in

Ex: The community center has an indoor pool where families can enjoy swimming together regardless of the weather outside. 
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falls
falls
[noun]

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

Ex: The Niagara Falls attract millions of tourists each year. 
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thrilling
thrilling
[Adjective]

causing great pleasure or excitement

Ex: The roller coaster ride was thrilling, with twists and turns that left riders screaming with excitement. 
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experience

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

Ex: Her years of experience as a chef have made her an expert in the kitchen. 
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February
February
[noun]

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

Ex: During February, the days gradually start getting longer as we move closer to spring. 
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May
May
[noun]

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

Ex: Many flowers bloom in May, such as tulips and daisies. 
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rainy season

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

Ex: Farmers rely on the rainy season for their crops. 
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unique
unique
[Adjective]

unlike anything else and distinguished by individuality

Ex: Each snowflake is unique with its own pattern. 
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