Environment & Earth Science Vocabulary

To put money to use with the expectation of gaining profit; to clothe with authority.

A layer of the Earth's atmosphere that is ionized and reflects radio waves.

Unable to be undone or reversed; permanent.

A subject or problem for debate or discussion; a matter of concern.

A dense, tropical forest with a thick growth of trees and plants, often characterized by high biodiv...

A large ship designed for regular passenger service; or something used as an inner layer.

The scientific study of language and its structure, including phonetics, syntax, and semantics.

A person who has a large amount of influence, power, or wealth in a particular enterprise or industr...

The size or scale of something; in science, a measure of brightness or strength, such as in earthqua...

Greater in size, importance, or intensity; a principal field of study at a college.

Something extremely large or huge, or a prehistoric elephant-like animal with long fur and tusks.

Multiple in form or nature; having many different forms or features.

A large, impressive house, typically owned by someone wealthy.

To walk with regular, measured steps, often in a group as a sign of protest or ceremony.

Relating to the sea or ocean, or to navigation and shipping.

A wetland area frequently or continually flooded with water, supporting vegetation adapted to satura...

Extremely large in size, amount, or degree.

A rectangular array of numbers or symbols arranged in rows and columns; also, a surrounding environm...

A bright streak of light in the sky caused by a meteoroid burning up in Earth's atmosphere.

A fragment of a meteoroid that survives its journey through the atmosphere and lands on Earth.

The scientific study of the atmosphere and weather phenomena.

A noxious or unpleasant atmosphere or environment, historically believed to cause disease.

The physical or social setting in which something occurs or develops; environment.

The act of mixing socially or combining closely with others.

Water droplets suspended in the atmosphere near the ground, reducing visibility.

To make something less severe, serious, or painful.

To plan and direct the course of a vehicle, especially a ship or aircraft; to find one's way through...

In Buddhism, a state of enlightenment and liberation from suffering; often used generally to describ...

Great in number; many.

Contrary or conflicting; set in resistance.

The act of becoming familiar with a new environment or situation; also refers to a person's position...

In or into the natural environment, especially away from buildings and urban areas.

In or to a foreign country, especially one across the ocean.

A form of oxygen with three atoms per molecule, found in the Earth's upper atmosphere and acting as ...

A gloomy or depressing influence or atmosphere.

The inner surface of the hand, or a tree with feather-like leaves typically found in tropical region...

An ideal, blissful place or state, often associated with heaven or a tropical utopia.

A distinct section of writing dealing with a particular point or idea, usually consisting of several...

A small piece of matter, especially pollution, in the atmosphere.

A piece of land almost surrounded by water or projecting out into a body of water.

A tropical fruit with a tough, spiky skin and sweet, juicy yellow flesh.

Tiny drifting organisms in aquatic environments, including both plants and animals.

A substance that contaminates air, water, or soil and causes pollution.

The presence or introduction of harmful substances into the environment.

Any form of water—such as rain, snow, or hail—that falls to the ground from the atmosphere.

The act of presenting or the manner in which something is presented; a lecture or speech accompanied...

To maintain something in its original or existing state; to protect from decay or harm.

Most common or successful at a particular time; dominant.

Widespread in a particular area or at a particular time.

In its original condition; unspoiled, clean, or pure.

A brief summary of a person's life, achievements, or characteristics. Also refers to the level of pu...

Advancing steadily; favoring or implementing social reform or innovation.

A planned undertaking with specific goals and a timeline; to estimate or forecast.

A high point of land or rock projecting out into a body of water.

A person who advocates or supports a theory, proposal, or policy.

To give formal consent to or approve a treaty, contract, or agreement, making it officially valid.

To process used materials so they can be reused, reducing waste.

A tall, slender wetland plant with a hollow stem, often growing in marshes.

A ridge of rocks or coral beneath the surface of the sea, often hazardous to ships.

A geographical area or part, often with distinct features, or a part of the body.