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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 electric car industry is increasingly reliant on lithium for its battery technology .
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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 smartphone's battery life has improved significantly with the latest technology.
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electric car

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

Ex: With advancements in battery technology , electric cars are becoming faster and more efficient than ever before .
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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: 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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November
November
[noun]

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

Ex: November is also known for events such as Veterans Day , Remembrance Day , and Black Friday , which commemorate veterans , honor the memory of fallen soldiers , and kick off the holiday shopping season , respectively .
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to dry up
to dry up
[Verb]

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

Ex: The heat caused the soil in the garden to dry up, making it necessary to water the plants more frequently .
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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 one of the few countries in South America where indigenous people make up the majority of the population .
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square
square
[Adjective]

used to express area by multiplying length by width

Ex: The wildfire burned 200 square acres of forest .
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ground
ground
[noun]

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

Ex: The ground shook when the heavy truck passed by .
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to cover
to cover
[Verb]

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

Ex: The bookshelf was used to cover the hole in the wall until repairs could be made .
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bright
bright
[Adjective]

emitting or reflecting a significant amount of light

Ex: The computer monitor emitted a bright glow , illuminating the desk .
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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: We bought a bag of coarse sea salt from the specialty store.
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to look like

to resemble a thing or person in appearance

Ex: Does this house look like the one you stayed in before ?
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huge
huge
[Adjective]

very large in size

Ex: They built a huge sandcastle that towered over the other ones on the beach .
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desert
desert
[noun]

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

Ex: They got lost while driving through the desert.
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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: We hiked up the mountain and enjoyed the breathtaking view from the top .
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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: Scientists measure changes in sea level using satellites .
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around the (world|globe)

across the Earth from east to west or west to east

Ex: The marathon runner completed a relay race that spanned around the globe.
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sight
sight
[noun]

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

Ex: Local tour guides often provide insightful commentary as they lead visitors through the sights, offering fascinating anecdotes and historical context.
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to rain
to rain
[Verb]

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

Ex: They stayed indoors because it was raining all day .
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to turn
to turn
[Verb]

to change or transform from one state or condition to another

Ex: As she got embarrassed , her cheeks turned bright red .
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mirror
mirror
[noun]

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

Ex: She applied makeup in front of the magnifying mirror on the vanity .
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to reflect

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

Ex: The acoustic panels in the concert hall were strategically placed to reflect sound waves towards the audience , enhancing the listening experience .
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popular
popular
[Adjective]

receiving a lot of love and attention from many people

Ex: His songs are popular because they are easy to dance to .
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