| Term | Definition | Example |
|---|---|---|
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beach
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an area of sand or small stones next to the sea | The children love building sandcastles on the beach. |
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cliff
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a high area of rock with a very steep side, often next to the sea | Be careful not to walk too close to the edge of the cliff. |
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climate
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the general weather conditions usually found in a particular place | The climate in Southern Italy is perfect for growing olives. |
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cloudy
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with many clouds in the sky | It was a cloudy day, so we couldn't see the sun. |
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coast
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the area of land that is next to the sea | We spent the summer driving along the west coast. |
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desert
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a large, dry area of land with very few plants, often covered with sand | The Sahara is the largest hot desert in the world. |
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environment
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the air, water, and land in or on which people, animals, and plants live | We must do more to protect the environment from pollution. |
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foggy
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with a thick cloud close to the land or sea, making it difficult to see | The airport was closed because it was too foggy to see the runway. |
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forest
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a large area of land covered with trees and plants | It's easy to get lost in a deep forest. |
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island
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a piece of land completely surrounded by water | We took a boat to a small island for a picnic. |
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landscape
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the way an area of land looks, especially in the countryside | The landscape is mostly flat, with a few rolling hills. |
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lightning
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a bright flash of light in the sky caused by electricity during a storm | Lightning can be beautiful but also very dangerous. |
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mountain
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a very high hill, often with rocks near the top | We climbed the mountain to get a better view of the city. |
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ocean
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one of the five very large areas of salt water on the Earth's surface | The Titanic sank in the Atlantic Ocean. |
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pollution
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damage caused to water, air, etc. by harmful substances or waste | Air pollution from cars is a serious problem in big cities. |
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protect
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to keep someone or something safe from harm, injury, damage, or loss | It's important to wear sunscreen to protect your skin from the sun. |
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rainy
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with a lot of rain falling | I always take an umbrella with me on rainy days. |
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river
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a large, natural flow of water that goes into a sea or lake | The city was built on the banks of a wide river. |
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scenery
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the general appearance of the natural environment, especially when it is beautiful | The scenery in the mountains was absolutely breathtaking. |
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storm
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an occasion of very bad weather with strong winds, rain, thunder, and lightning | The storm knocked down several trees in our street. |
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sunny
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bright because of light from the sun | Let's go to the park, it's a lovely sunny day. |
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temperature
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a measure of how hot or cold a place or thing is | The temperature today is 25 degrees Celsius. |
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thunder
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the sudden loud noise that comes from the sky during a storm | My dog always hides under the bed when it hears thunder. |
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valley
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an area of low land between hills or mountains | The small village is located in a beautiful green valley. |
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waterfall
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a stream of water that falls from a high place | We could hear the sound of the waterfall from a long way away. |
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weather
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the conditions in the air above the earth such as wind, rain, or temperature | The weather forecast says it will be sunny tomorrow. |
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wildlife
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animals, birds, and insects that live in a natural condition | The national park is famous for its diverse wildlife. |
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windy
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with a lot of wind | It's too windy to have a barbecue today. |
