Feb 1, 2010 14:58
14 yrs ago
English term
barrier island
GBK
English to Slovak
Science
Geology
Definition from
CENGAGE learning:
A ridge of sand that runs parallel to the main coast but is separated from it by a bay or lagoon. Barrier islands range from 10 to 100 kilometers in length and from 2 to 5 kilometers in width. A barrier island may be as high as 6 meters above sea level. barrier reef A long, narrow reef that runs parallel to the main coast but is separated from it by a wide lagoon.
Example sentences:
Many people own vacation homes or condominiums on barrier islands, and more barrier islands are being developed for tourism. However, barrier islands are fragile, constantly changing ecosystems that are important for coastal geology and ecology. (HowStuffWorks)
The center provides a focal point for the Archie Carr Refuge and the associated barrier island by providing exhibit space, a presentation hall, and ongoing educational programs that promote stewardship of the area’s fragile natural resources. (Environmentally Endangered Lands Program)
Because of the lack of development, North Captiva Island is one of the last barrier islands home to bobcats and river otters. (Barrier island Beach Rental)
Proposed translations
(Slovak)
| 5 | bariérový ostrov |
Maria Chmelarova
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Proposed translations
3 days 6 hrs
Maria Chmelarova
Native in: Slovak
Works in: English to Slovak, English to Czech, Slovak to English, and 2 more.
bariérový ostrov
Definition from
www.geology.cy:
Bariérový ostrov, najčastejšie vzniká v oblastiach s nízkym vzdúvaním morskej hladiny a vysokou energiou vlnenia.
Example sentences:
Bariérové ostrovy- pobrežné valy vystupujúce nad hladinu vody, dlhé niekoľko desiatok km. (www.tlig.cz/meteo_09_2005.htm)
Riečne sedimenty sa usadzujú v mieste delty a pôsobením vlnenia sa vytvárajú bariérové ostrovy; napr.; delta Nílu, Dunaja. (http://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ricni_delta)
Kontúrové prúdy, paralelné s pobrežím, prúdiace od pólov k rovníku vytvárajú rôzne útvary: bariérové ostrovy, kosy, piesočné valy. (www.geology.cz/aplikace/term.pl?n=2616)
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