Vocabulary for IELTS (Academic) - Geography

Here you will learn some English words about geography, such as "Antarctic", "eastern", "highland", etc. that are needed for the IELTS exam.

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ashore [adverb]

toward the land from the direction of a ship or the sea

Ex: Waves carried the debris ashore during the storm .

Antarctic [noun]

the extremely cold region surrounding the South Pole

Arctic [noun]

the northernmost regions of the Earth, located above the Arctic Circle around the North Pole

Ex: The aurora borealis can be seen throughout the Arctic skies .

bank [noun]

land along the sides of a river, canal, etc.

Ex: Fishermen lined the bank , patiently waiting for a bite from the fish in the water .

bend [noun]

a curve in a road, river, etc.

Ex:

coastline [noun]

the boundary between land and water, particularly as seen on a map or from above

Ex: He took a scenic drive along the coastline .

eastern [adjective]

situated in the east

Ex: The city 's eastern districts are known for their vibrant cultural diversity .

western [adjective]

positioned in the direction of the west

Ex: The western coast is known for its rugged cliffs and stunning sunsets .

northern [adjective]

positioned in the direction of the north

Ex: Our cabin is situated in the northern part of the forest .

southern [adjective]

located in the direction of the south

Ex: Wildlife in the southern forests includes species not found in northern regions .

geographical [adjective]

related to the study or characteristics of the Earth's surface, including its features, landscapes, and locations

Ex: Geographical coordinates , such as latitude and longitude , are used to pinpoint specific locations on the Earth 's surface .

port [noun]

a city or town that has a harbor where ships can be loaded or unloaded

Ex: The port is a key hub for international trade and commerce .

woodland [noun]

land that is filled with many trees

Ex: She loved spending her weekends exploring the peaceful woodland near her home .

canyon [noun]

a valley that is deep and has very steep sides, through which a river is flowing usually

Ex: The canyon walls were covered in colorful rock formations .

equator [noun]

a hypothetical line around the Earth that divides it into Northern and Southern hemispheres

formation [noun]

(geology) a body of rock with a particular set of characteristics that make it distinct from the surrounding land

highland [noun]

land with mountains or hills

Ex:

glacier [noun]

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

Ex: Mountaineers face numerous challenges when attempting to traverse icy crevasses on glaciers .

freshwater [noun]

water that does not contain salt and is suitable for consumption

reef [noun]

a ridge of rock or a line of sand near the surface of a body of water

seabed [noun]

the ground at the bottom of the sea or the floor of the ocean

waterway [noun]

a river, canal, etc. that boats can navigate through

zone [noun]

a part on the surface of the Earth marked by specific coordinates

tropical [adjective]

associated with or characteristic of the tropics, regions of the Earth near the equator known for their warm climate and lush vegetation

Ex: She enjoyed vacationing in tropical destinations with sandy beaches and clear blue waters .

stream [noun]

a small and narrow river that runs on or under the earth

Ex: The stream was clear , and you could see the fish swimming .

horizon [noun]

the line where the sky and earth seem to come in contact with each other

Ex: Sailors navigated by the stars on the open sea , using the horizon as a reference .

gulf [noun]

an area of sea that is partly surrounded by land, with a narrow opening

Ex: They sailed across the gulf between the two islands .

latitude [noun]

an imaginary horizontal circle around the Earth parallel to the equator, used to measure north-south position

Ex:

longitude [noun]

the distance of a point east or west of the meridian at Greenwich that is measured in degrees

Ex: Mariners use longitude to navigate across the oceans using celestial navigation .

mountain top [noun]

the top or the summit of a mountain

Ex:

Arctic [adjective]

belonging or related to the region around the North Pole

Ex: Arctic exploration requires specialized equipment and training due to harsh conditions .

genetically modified [adjective]

having had an altered genetic structure in order to serve a particular purpose, such as being more resistant to disease, bearing more fruit, etc.

Ex: Some people prefer genetically modified seeds because they offer higher resistance to disease .

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