Nature and Regions: English Vocabulary List

a large area of land or of the world with specific characteristics, which is usually borderless

"This region has unique flora."

"The wine region of Bordeaux in France produces some of the most expensive and sought after bottles due to its unique climate and soil composition."

land with mountains or hills

"The highland has sheep."

"The Scottish highlands are known for their dramatic landscapes with steep mountains deep valleys and lakes that attract hikers from around the world."

land that is filled with many trees

"Deer thrive in the protected woodland area."

"A spring woodland floor is a carpet of vibrant green and color from bluebells"

a tropical forest with many plants growing densely

"The jungle has many animals."

"The dense jungle was home to many exotic animals and colorful birds that tourists came to see."

a piece of land covered in grass and sometimes wild flowers, often used for hay

"Cows grazed in the green meadow."

"The wildflowers in the sunny meadow created a beautiful carpet of purple yellow and white colors."

a group of mountains or hills in a line

"The Andes is a long mountain range."

"The Himalayan mountain range includes Mount Everest the highest peak on Earth rising nearly nine thousand meters above sea level."

a hole or chamber formed underground naturally by rocks gradually breaking down over time

"Deep inside the cave"

"The explorers discovered a deep cave filled with stunning crystal formations and underground streams."

an area of rock that is high above the ground with a very steep side, often at the edge of the sea

"We stood on high cliff carefully."

"The hikers stood at the edge of the cliff looking down at the valley floor far below feeling both terrified and exhilarated by the height."

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

"The Grand Canyon is a truly spectacular sight."

"A submarine canyon is a steep-sided valley cut into the seabed of the continental slope"

a high place, such as a cliff, from which a river or stream falls

"The waterfall is very tall."

"Hiking through the dense forest, we finally reached a breathtaking waterfall that cascaded down the rocks."

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

"Beautiful coastline attracts many tourists."

"The rugged coastline of Maine features rocky shores and picturesque lighthouses that have guided ships safely through fog for centuries."

a pale brown substance that consists of very small pieces of rock, which is found in deserts, on beaches, etc.

"Children played with soft sand."

"The hot sand burned the soles of her feet as she ran toward the water desperate to cool off in the ocean waves."

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

"Scientists measure global sea level."

"Global warming is causing sea level to rise as polar ice caps melt threatening low lying island nations with complete submersion within decades."

earth that has become wet

"Heavy rain created thick mud."

"The children played in the mud after the rainstorm squishing the wet earth between their toes until their mother called them inside for baths."

an area under the protection of a government, where people can visit, for its wildlife, beauty, or historical sights

"We visited beautiful national park."

"Yellowstone National Park was the first national park in the world established in 1872 to preserve its unique geothermal features and wildlife."

belonging or related to the South Pole

"The Antarctic region is cold."

"The Antarctic region is one of the coldest places on Earth with freezing temperatures and ice."

a mountain with an opening on its top, from which melted rock and ash can be pushed out into the air

"An active volcano can erupt at any time."

"A shield volcano has a broad, gentle slope formed by flowing lava over time."

a specific area of ground owned by someone

"They own this land."

"The farmer bought additional land to expand his crop production hoping that the investment would pay off within five years of harvesting."

(of an area) having a lot of mountains

"The region is mountainous."

"The mountainous region receives heavy snowfall every winter and the roads are often closed for several days at a time."

having a surface that is covered with large, uneven, or rough rocks, stones, or boulders

"The path is rocky."

"The rocky path up the mountain was hard to climb without proper hiking boots."

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

"The boat is on the bank."

"We sat on the grassy bank of the river, enjoying the peaceful afternoon."

a long and artificial passage built and filled with water for ships to travel along or used to transfer water to other places

"Canal brings water to dry farms."

"The Panama Canal allows ships to travel between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans without sailing around the southern tip of South America saving thousands of kilometers."

a wide stretch of water that connects two larger areas of water, particularly two seas

"English Channel separates two countries."

"The English Channel separates France from England and is one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world with ferries crossing daily."

belonging or related to the South Pole

"Antarctic ice is cold."

"The antarctic region presents unique challenges for scientific research and exploration."

belonging or related to the region around the North Pole

"Arctic animals are white."

"The arctic tundra is home to a variety of hardy plants and animals adapted to the extreme cold."

the geographic position of someone or something

"Meeting location is in city center."

"The restaurant location was difficult to find because it was hidden down a narrow alley without any sign visible from the main street."