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Vocabulary for IELTS (General) - The Planet Earth

Here you will learn some English words about the planet Earth, such as "globe", "hemisphere", "pole", etc. that are needed for the IELTS exam.

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Words for General IELTS
planet
planet
[noun]

a huge round object that moves in an orbit, around the sun, or any other star

Ex: Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system. 
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globe
globe
[noun]

the planet Earth

Ex: People live all over the globe. 
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America
America
[noun]

any of the continents between the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, located in North, Central, and South America

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Antarctica

the most southern continent where the South Pole is situated

Ex: Antarctica is the coldest place on Earth. 
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Australasia

the region including Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and some islands in the South-West Pacific

Ex: Many travelers visit Australasia for its natural beauty. 
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climate
climate
[noun]

the typical weather conditions of a particular region

Ex: She prefers the tropical climate with its warm temperatures and abundant rainfall. 
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colony
colony
[noun]

any territory under the full or partial control of another more powerful nation, often occupied by settlers from that nation

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continent
continent
[noun]

any of the large land masses of the earth surrounded by sea such as Europe, Africa or Asia

Ex: Africa is the second-largest continent in the world. 
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Dominion
Dominion
[noun]

any of the nations of the British Commonwealth or empire that had their own government

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Far East
Far East
[noun]

the countries located in eastern and southeastern Asia such as China, Japan, South Korea, etc.

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hemisphere

one of the two halves of the Earth, separated by the equator or a meridian

Ex: The Northern Hemisphere experiences winter when the Southern Hemisphere is in summer. 
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Latin America

the parts of the Americas including Mexico, Central and South America that the main languages are Spanish and Portuguese

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Low Countries

the coastal region in Northwestern Europe consisting of the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg

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Mediterranean

the sea that is to the south of Europe, north of the North Africa and west of the Western Asia or the countries surrounding it

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Middle East

the region including countries such as Egypt, Iran, Turkey, etc. that has Mediterranean Sea to its west and India to its east

Ex: The Middle East is rich in oil reserves, which are a key part of its economy. 
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New World
New World
[noun]

a term used to refer to the Central, North and South America, in the past

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North Pole

the most northern part of the earth

Ex: Explorers have long been fascinated by the mysteries of the North Pole. 
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Occident
Occident
[noun]

the western countries in Europe and America

Ex: The cultural exchange between the Orient and the Occident has influenced art and philosophy. 
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Orient
Orient
[noun]

regions or countries located in the eastern part of the world, especially Asian countries

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Old World
Old World
[noun]

parts of the world that were known before the discovery of America, including Europe, Asia and Africa

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pole
pole
[noun]

the most northern or most southern points of the earth that are joined by its axis of rotation

Ex: The North Pole is located in the middle of the Arctic Ocean, covered by shifting sea ice throughout the year. 
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subcontinent

a vast region that forms part of a continent, especially the part of Asia that includes India, Pakistan and Bangladesh

Ex: The Indian subcontinent is known for its rich cultural heritage. 
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subtropics

the regions of earth near the two tropics

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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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Anglo-Saxon
Anglo-Saxon
[Adjective]

related to the language and culture of an ethnic group of people who lived in England centuries ago

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continental
continental
[Adjective]

originating from to relating to the large landmasses on Earth's surface known as continents

Ex: Continental drift is the movement of Earth's continents over time. 
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cosmopolitan
cosmopolitan
[Adjective]

including a wide range of people with different nationalities and cultures

Ex: The city’s cosmopolitan atmosphere made it a melting pot of diverse cultures. 
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Mother Earth

the Earth as source of all life

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Atlantic Rim

the countries next to the Atlantic Ocean, especially on the north side

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developing country

a country that is seeking industrial development and is moving away from an economic system that is based mainly on agriculture

Ex: Many developing countries are investing heavily in infrastructure to boost their industrial sectors. 
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anglophone
anglophone
[Adjective]

English-speaking, especially in a country in which more than one language is spoken

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coast to coast
coast to coast
[Adjective]

spanning the entire width of a continent or country

Ex: The coast to coast road trip took travelers from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean, crossing the entire country. 
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