Coğrafya İngilizce Training 30

disposal

the act of getting rid of something, especially waste

The improper ……… of plastic can lead to severe environmental damage.

boat hull

the main body of a boat, excluding the mast, sails, or engine

The fisherman repaired the cracks in the ……… before setting out to sea.

likelihood

the chance or probability that something will happen

The ……… of rain today is high, so don’t forget your umbrella.

succession

the process by which new ecological communities replace older ones over time

After the volcanic eruption, plant ……… gradually restored the ecosystem.

pioneer

the first species to colonize a barren or disturbed environment

Lichens and mosses are common ……… species in newly formed ecosystems.

wading bird

a bird with long legs adapted for walking through shallow water

The ……… carefully stepped through the marsh in search of small fish.

duckweed

a tiny floating aquatic plant found on the surface of still or slow-moving water

The pond was covered in a thick layer of ………, creating a green carpet.

reed

a tall, slender plant that grows in wet areas like marshes and riverbanks

The wind rustled through the dense ……… along the river’s edge.

seedling

a young plant that has just started to grow from a seed

The farmer carefully planted each ……… in rows to ensure healthy growth.

willow

a type of tree with long, flexible branches that often grows near water

The old ……… tree bent gracefully over the river, its branches touching the water.

alder

a type of tree that grows near water and improves soil fertility

The riverbank was lined with ……… trees, their roots stabilizing the soil.

kettle lake

a small, shallow body of water formed by melting glacial ice

The ……… in the valley was a reminder of the region’s glacial past.

heather moorland

an open landscape dominated by heather and other low-growing vegetation

The rolling ……… turned purple in late summer, creating a breathtaking view.

flourished

grew or developed in a healthy and vigorous way

The ancient city ……… for centuries before being abandoned.

dune slack

a low-lying, damp area between sand dunes

The ……… provided a habitat for rare amphibians and wetland plants.

sunken

submerged or deeply set into a surface

The ……… shipwreck was now home to a thriving coral reef.

hibernate

to spend the winter in a deep sleep to conserve energy

The bear entered its cave to ……… until the arrival of spring.

scaly

covered in small, thin, hard plates or scales

The lizard’s ……… skin helped it retain moisture in the desert.

streamlined

shaped in a way that reduces resistance and increases efficiency

The ……… body of the dolphin allows it to move swiftly through the water.

burrow

a hole or tunnel dug by an animal for shelter

The rabbit disappeared into its ……… when it sensed danger.