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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

geoscientist

IPA: /ˌdʒiːoʊˈsaɪəntɪst/

KK: /dʒiˈoʊˌsaɪəntɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who studies the Earth and its processes, including its structure, composition, and the changes it undergoes.

Example: The geoscientist conducted research on climate change and its effects on the environment.

geostationary

IPA: /ˌdʒiːoʊˈsteɪʃənˌɛri/

KK: /ˌdʒiːoʊˈsteɪʃənˌɛri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a satellite that orbits the Earth at the same rate that the Earth rotates, allowing it to stay in a fixed position above a specific point on the Earth's surface.

Example: The communication satellite is geostationary, providing constant coverage to the same area.

geostrategic

IPA: /ˌdʒiːoʊstrəˈtɛdʒɪk/

KK: /dʒiːoʊstrəˈtɛdʒɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the strategic use of geographical factors in politics and military planning.

Example: The country's geostrategic position makes it a key player in international relations.

geostrophic

IPA: //dʒiːəˈstrɒfɪk//

KK: /dʒiˈoʊstrəfɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the effect of the Coriolis force on the movement of air or water in the atmosphere or oceans.

Example: The geostrophic wind is an important concept in meteorology that helps predict weather patterns.

geosynchronous

IPA: //ˌdʒiːoʊˈsɪŋkrənəs//

KK: /ˌdʒiːoʊˈsɪŋkrənəs/

adjective

Definition: Relating to an orbit that matches the Earth's rotation, allowing a satellite to stay in the same position relative to the Earth's surface.

Example: The communication satellite is geosynchronous, so it remains above the same point on Earth.

geotactic

IPA: /ˌdʒiːəʊˈtæktɪk/

KK: /dʒiˈoʊtæktɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the movement of organisms in response to gravity.

Example: The geotactic behavior of the plant allows it to grow upwards towards the light.

geotaxis

IPA: /ˌdʒiːəʊˈtæksɪs/

KK: /dʒiˈoʊˌtæksɪs/

noun

Definition: A movement or orientation of an organism in response to gravity, where gravity influences the direction of movement.

Example: The geotaxis of the plant allowed it to grow towards the ground, following the pull of gravity.

geotechnical

IPA: /ˌdʒiːoʊˈtɛknɪkəl/

KK: /dʒiːoʊˈtɛknɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the study of soil and rock, especially in relation to construction and engineering projects.

Example: The geotechnical report provided essential information for the building's foundation design.

geotectonic

IPA: /ˌdʒiːoʊtɛkˈtɒnɪk/

KK: /dʒiːoʊtɛkˈtɒnɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the structure and arrangement of the Earth's crust, especially how it is shaped by processes like folding and faulting.

Example: The geotectonic features of the region provide insight into its geological history.

geotropic

IPA: //dʒiˈoʊtrəpɪk//

KK: /dʒiˈoʊtrəpɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the growth or movement of plants in response to gravity.

Example: The geotropic response of the roots helps them grow downward into the soil.

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