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Glacier
الكتلة الجليدية (al-kutla al-jaleediyya) is the Arabic term for 'glacier,' referring to a large, slow-moving mass of ice formed from compressed snow over many years. This term is commonly used in scientific, geographic, and environmental contexts to describe these natural ice formations found in mountainous and polar regions. The word combines 'kutla' (mass/block) with 'jaleediyya' (icy/frozen), creating a descriptive compound that clearly conveys the concept of a frozen ice mass.
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الكتلة الجليدية في جبال الألب تتراجع بسبب الاحترار العالمي.
Al-kutla al-jaleediyya fee jibal al-aalb tatarajaa bi-sabab al-ihtiraar al-aalamee.
The glacier in the Alps is retreating due to global warming.
يقع أكبر كتلة جليدية في القطب الشمالي.
Yaqaa akbar kutla jaleediyya fee al-qutb ash-shamali.
The largest glacier is located in the North Pole.
العلماء يدرسون تأثير الكتل الجليدية على مستوى سطح البحر.
Al-ulamaa yad-rusun taa'theer al-kutal al-jaleediyya alaa mustawa satih al-bahr.
Scientists are studying the impact of glaciers on sea level.
تحتوي الكتلة الجليدية على كميات ضخمة من المياه العذبة.
Tahtawi al-kutla al-jaleediyya alaa kamiyyat dahma min al-miyah al-adhba.
The glacier contains enormous quantities of fresh water.
سمعنا صوت الكتلة الجليدية وهي تنكسر في المحيط.
Samina sawt al-kutla al-jaleediyya wa-hiya tankasir fee al-muhit.
We heard the sound of the glacier breaking apart in the ocean.
While glaciers are not prominently featured in the geography of most Arabic-speaking countries, the term الكتلة الجليدية is well-established in modern Arabic scientific and environmental discourse. With increasing global awareness of climate change, this term has become more prevalent in Arabic media, educational materials, and environmental discussions throughout the Arab world. The concept is particularly relevant in discussions about polar regions and mountain ranges, making it important terminology for students interested in geography and environmental science.
Remember that الكتلة الجليدية is a compound noun phrase where 'kutla' (mass) is the main noun and 'jaleediyya' (icy) is the modifying adjective. When using this term, you'll typically see it in formal, scientific, or educational contexts rather than casual conversation. The plural form is الكتل الجليدية (al-kutal al-jaleediyya), and you should practice using it with the definite article 'al-' when discussing specific glaciers.