A2 English Vocabulary: Nature and Natural Disasters

Vocabulary flashcards covering basic adjectives, nature-related terms, and natural disasters as found in the A2 English Wordlist.

impossible

Not able to occur, exist, or be done.

formal

Suitable for serious, official, or elegant situations.

informal

Suitable for relaxed or casual situations.

dead

Not alive anymore.

alive

Living, functioning, or continuing to exist.

world

The planet Earth where all people live.

environment

The natural world where people, animals, and plants live.

plant

A living thing that grows in soil or water with leaves or stems.

ground

The solid surface of the earth that people walk on.

field

Land in the countryside used for crops or animals.

landscape

An area of scenery visible in one view.

view

A visible scene or area that is usually beautiful.

grass

A plant with thin green leaves found in gardens or parks.

coast

Land next to a sea, ocean, or lake.

hill

A raised area of land higher than the surrounding ground.

rock

Solid mineral material forming part of the earth's surface.

valley

Low land between hills or mountains with possible rivers.

lake

Large body of water surrounded by land.

ocean

The great mass of salt water covering most of Earth.

rainforest

Dense tropical forest with tall trees and heavy rainfall.

wood

Hard tree material or a place with many trees.

area

A specific part or region of a place or world.

path

A track made by people walking over the same ground.

natural

Coming from nature, not created by humans.

disaster

A sudden event causing major death or destruction.

flood

Rising water that covers land and causes damage.

earthquake

Sudden shaking of Earth's surface causing damage.

hurricane

Strong circular storm winds common in the Caribbean.

tornado

Violent spinning wind shaped like a cone.

avalanche

Large mass of falling snow from mountains.

drought

Long period with very little or no rain.

climate change

Long-term shifts in global temperature, wind, and rainfall.

happen

To come into existence by chance or consequence.

terrible

Very serious, harmful, or extremely bad.

northeast

Direction halfway between north and east.

northwest

Direction halfway between north and west.

southeast

Direction halfway between south and east.

southwest

Direction halfway between south and west.

desert

Large dry land area with little vegetation.

wave

A moving ridge of water on a sea, river, or lake.