El casquete polar
Example: El casquete polar se está derritiendo debido al calentamiento global.
Definition
"El casquete polar" refers to the large, thick layers of ice covering the polar regions of the Earth, such as the Arctic and Antarctic. These ice caps play a crucial role in regulating the planet's climate and are sensitive indicators of global warming.
Etymology
The term "el casquete polar" comes from Spanish, where "casquete" means 'cap' or 'helmet,' and "polar" relates to the poles of the Earth. Together, it literally means 'polar cap,' describing the ice coverage resembling a cap on the poles.
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"El casquete polar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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