Vocabolario marino Flashcards

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Vero o falso: ‘Scoglio’ si riferisce a una grande massa d’acqua.

A

Falso (In Italian marine language, “scoglio” translates to “rock” or “reef” in English. It typically refers to a small, rocky island or a rocky outcrop in the sea.)

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Completa la frase: ‘Il _____ è il luogo in cui le onde si infrangono sulla costa.’

A

mare

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Qual è il significato di ‘maree’?

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Cambiamenti periodici del livello del mare causati dall’attrazione gravitazionale della Luna e del Sole.

(The word “maree” in Italian is the plural form of “marea,” which means tide in English.
So, “maree” refers to tides, the regular rise and fall of the sea level.)

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Qual è il termine per ‘piccola imbarcazione utilizzata per la pesca’?

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Peschereccio (most used term)
•Lancia
•Gozzo
•Sandolino
•Barchetta

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Che cosa indica il termine ‘nave’ nel vocabolario marino?

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A ship or large vessel designed for maritime navigation.

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Vero o falso: ‘Porto’ si riferisce a un’area protetta per l’attracco delle navi.

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True

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Completa: ‘La __________ è una struttura fissa sul mare utilizzata per l’illuminazione e la guida delle navi.’

A

Faro

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Qual è il termine per descrivere il movimento delle onde del mare?

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Il moto ondoso

  • Onda: Si riferisce a una singola increspatura dell’acqua che si propaga.
  • Maremoto: Indica un’onda anomala di grandi dimensioni, spesso causata da un terremoto sottomarino.
  • Risacca: Descrive il movimento di ritorno dell’acqua dopo che un’onda si è infranta sulla riva.
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Qual è la funzione di una ‘bussola’ in ambito marino?

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To determine direction relative to the Earth’s magnetic poles. (Compass)

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What is the Italian term for ‘ocean’?

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oceano

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True or False: ‘Nave’ means ‘boat’ in Italian.

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Falso

“Nave” in Italian means ship in English. It’s a general term for a large vessel that travels on water.

(boat means barca)

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Fill in the blank: The Italian word for ‘wave’ is ______.

A

onda

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13
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What does ‘port’ mean in Italian?

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porto

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What is the Italian term for ‘sail’?

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vela

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What is the Italian term for ‘marine biology’?

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Biologia marina

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True or False: ‘Ecosistema marino’ refers to a marine ecosystem.

17
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Fill in the blank: The Italian term for ‘oceanography’ is ______.

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What does ‘biodiversità marina’ mean in English?

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Marine biodiversity

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What is the Italian word for ‘coral reef’?

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Barriera corallina

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Multiple choice: What is the Italian term for ‘marine mammal’? A) Pesce marino B) Mammifero marino C) Uccello marino

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B) Mammifero marino

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What is the meaning of ‘salinità’ in the context of marine science?

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True or False: ‘Plankton’ is the same in Italian and English.

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What does ‘inquinamento marino’ refer to?

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Marine pollution

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Fill in the blank: The term ‘fauna marina’ refers to ______.

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What is the Italian term for 'sea turtle'?
Tartaruga marina
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Multiple choice: What does 'ecosistema costiero' mean? A) Coastal ecosystem B) Oceanic ecosystem C) Freshwater ecosystem
A) Coastal ecosystem
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What is the Italian word for 'fishing'?
Pesca
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True or False: 'Acqua dolce' means 'saltwater' in Italian.
False
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What does 'sostenibilità marina' mean?
Marine sustainability