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barrier island

Albanian translation: ishull barrierë (barrieror)

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English term or phrase:barrier island
Albanian translation:ishull barrierë (barrieror)

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14:58 Feb 1, 2010
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Science - Geology
Additional field(s): Geography
English term or phrase: barrier island
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 sentence(s):
  • 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
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ishull barrierë (barrieror)
Definition:
Një brez ranor që shtrihet në vijë paralele me vijën bregdetare por që ndahet prej saj nga një gji ose lagunë. Ishujt barrierë (ose barrierorë) mund të variojnë nga 10 deri në 100 kilometers në gjatë dhe nga 2 deri 5 kilometra në gjerësi.
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ishull barrierë (barrieror)


Definition from own experience or research:
Një brez ranor që shtrihet në vijë paralele me vijën bregdetare por që ndahet prej saj nga një gji ose lagunë. Ishujt barrierë (ose barrierorë) mund të variojnë nga 10 deri në 100 kilometers në gjatë dhe nga 2 deri 5 kilometra në gjerësi.

Example sentence(s):
  • Më poshtë, (Enciklopedia) vazhdon me proceset bregdetare, erozioni dhe proceset depozituese (plazhet, ishujt barrierë), ushqimi i plazheve, erozioni dhe depozitimi nga valët, profili i plazhit me guralecë, kufiri oqeanik, ishujt barrierë, formimet e koraleve dhe deri te planifikimi i vijës bregdetare në botë dhe disa rregulla të administrimit të bregdetit, të gjitha këto të ilustruar me shembuj nga vendi ynë por dhe në botë. - Enciklopedi e Shkencave të Tokës  
  • Mundësi e lartë është dhe takimi i ranorëve të brezit bregor e të ishujve barrierorë, të plazheve dhe të depozitimeve të stuhive. - G & G Group  
Αlban SHPΑTΑ
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Native speaker of: Native in AlbanianAlbanian
PRO pts in category: 4

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