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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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Words for Academic IELTS
ashore
ashore
[Adverb]

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

Ex: The fishermen rowed their boats ashore at sunset. 
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Antarctic
Antarctic
[noun]

the extremely cold region surrounding the South Pole

Ex: Penguins live in the Antarctic. 
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Arctic
Arctic
[noun]

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

Ex: Polar bears are native to the Arctic. 
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bank
bank
[noun]

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

Ex: The children played on the sandy bank of the river, building sandcastles and skipping stones. 
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bend
bend
[noun]

a curve in a road, river, etc.

Ex: Be cautious when cycling around the blind bend ahead. 
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coastline
coastline
[noun]

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

Ex: The rugged coastline stretched for miles. 
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eastern
eastern
[Adjective]

situated in the east

Ex: The sun rises in the eastern part of the sky. 
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western
western
[Adjective]

positioned in the direction of the west

Ex: The sun sets in the western part of the sky. 
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northern
northern
[Adjective]

positioned in the direction of the north

Ex: The northern star guides travelers in the night sky. 
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southern
southern
[Adjective]

located in the direction of the south

Ex: They traveled to a southern city famous for its vibrant festivals and culture. 
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geographical
geographical
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Geographical maps provide visual representations of landforms, bodies of water, and human settlements. 
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port
port
[noun]

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

Ex: The bustling port was filled with ships from around the world. 
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woodland
woodland
[noun]

land that is filled with many trees

Ex: The hikers set off on a trail through the dense woodland to reach the mountain summit. 
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canyon
canyon
[noun]

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

Ex: A river runs through the narrow canyon. 
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equator
equator
[noun]

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

Ex: The sun is very strong near the equator. 
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formation
formation
[noun]

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

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highland
highland
[noun]

land with mountains or hills

Ex: The Scottish Highlands boast breathtaking landscapes of rugged mountains, pristine lochs, and rolling hills. 
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glacier
glacier
[noun]

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

Ex: Scientists study glaciers to understand the effects of climate change on ice melt and sea-level rise. 
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freshwater

water that does not contain salt and is suitable for consumption

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reef
reef
[noun]

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

Ex: The boat sailed carefully to avoid hitting the reef. 
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seabed
seabed
[noun]

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

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waterway
waterway
[noun]

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

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zone
zone
[noun]

an area on the Earth's surface defined by particular coordinates or boundaries

Ex: The map shows a climate zone near the coast. 
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tropical
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: Tropical rainforests are biodiverse ecosystems found near the equator. 
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stream
stream
[noun]

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

Ex: The stream runs through the forest and into the lake. 
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horizon
horizon
[noun]

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

Ex: The sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm glow across the sky. 
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gulf
gulf
[noun]

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

Ex: The Persian Gulf was historically important for trade routes. 
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latitude
latitude
[noun]

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

Ex: The explorer recorded the latitude of the new settlement. 
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longitude
longitude
[noun]

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

Ex: Longitude measures how far east or west a point is from the Prime Meridian. 
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mountain top

the top or the summit of a mountain

Ex: The mountaintop provided an unobstructed view of the entire valley below. 
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Arctic
Arctic
[Adjective]

belonging or related to the region around the North Pole

Ex: The Arctic climate is characterized by extreme cold temperatures and ice. 
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genetically modified

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: GM crops are designed to resist pests and improve yields. 
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