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Key Natural Landmarks Vocabulary - Salar de Uyuni

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Key Natural Landmarks Vocabulary
lithium
lithium
[noun]

a soft, silver-white metal element, characterized by its light weight and high reactivity, commonly used in rechargeable batteries

Ex: The chemist studied the properties of lithium in various chemical reactions. 
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battery
battery
[noun]

an object that turns chemical energy to electricity to give power to a device or machine

Ex: The flashlight wouldn't turn on because the battery was dead. 
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electric car

a car that has electricity as its power source instead of gasoline or diesel

Ex: The electric car is gaining popularity due to its eco-friendly features and low operating costs. 
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flamingo
flamingo
[noun]

a large aquatic bird with long legs and neck, pink plumage and a broad bill curved downward that lives near warm waters

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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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November
November
[noun]

the 11th month of the year, after October and before December

Ex: Many people enjoy watching the colorful leaves fall from the trees in November. 
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to dry up
to dry up
[Verb]

to become empty of water or other liquids, often through evaporation

Ex: As the sun beat down, the river began to dry up, revealing more of its rocky bed. 
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salt flat
salt flat
[noun]

a flat expanse of salt left by the evaporation of a body of salt water

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Bolivia
Bolivia
[noun]

a landlocked country in South America, known for its diverse geography, which includes the Andes Mountains, the Amazon rainforest, and the high-altitude salt flats of Salar de Uyuni

Ex: Bolivia is known for its diverse geography, including the Andes mountains and the Amazon rainforest. 
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square
square
[Adjective]

used to express area by multiplying length by width

Ex: Canada has 9.98 million square kilometers of land. 
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ground
ground
[noun]

the surface layer of earth that is solid and people walk on

Ex: After the rain, the ground became muddy and slippery. 
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to cover
to cover
[Verb]

to put something over something else in a way that hides or protects it

Ex: She used a blanket to cover the delicate furniture during the move. 
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bright
bright
[Adjective]

emitting or reflecting a significant amount of light

Ex: The bright sun shone down on the beach, warming the sand. 
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salt
salt
[noun]

a natural, white substance, obtained from mines and also found in seawater that is added to the food to make it taste better or to preserve it

Ex: Can you please pass the salt? 
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to look like

to resemble a thing or person in appearance

Ex: The puppy looks like a miniature version of its mother. 
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huge
huge
[Adjective]

very large in size

Ex: The huge skyscraper dominated the city skyline. 
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desert
desert
[noun]

a large, dry area of land with very few plants, typically one covered with sand

Ex: At night, the desert can become very cold. 
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mountain
mountain
[noun]

a very tall and large natural structure that looks like a huge hill with a pointed top that is often covered in snow

Ex: I took a photo of the mountain peak, capturing its majestic beauty. 
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sea level
sea level
[noun]

the average height of the surface of the ocean in relation to the land, measured over a specific period of time

Ex: The city is located 50 meters above sea level. 
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around the (world|globe)

across the Earth from east to west or west to east

Ex: The astronaut orbited around the world multiple times during the mission. 
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sight
sight
[noun]

places that tourists are interested in, particularly those with historical, cultural, or natural significance

Ex: Exploring the sights of a new city is an essential part of experiencing its culture and history firsthand. 
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to rain
to rain
[Verb]

(of water) to fall from the sky in the shape of small drops

Ex: It looks like it's going to rain; better bring an umbrella. 
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to turn
to turn
[Verb]

to change or transform from one state or condition to another

Ex: The meeting turned chaotic when opposing viewpoints clashed. 
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mirror
mirror
[noun]

a flat surface made of glass that people can see themselves in

Ex: He adjusted his tie while gazing into the mirror above the dresser. 
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to reflect

(of a surface) to redirect or bounce back heat, light, or sound without absorbing it

Ex: The mirror reflected the sunlight, brightening up the room. 
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popular
popular
[Adjective]

receiving a lot of love and attention from many people

Ex: Harry Potter books are very popular among teenagers. 
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