单词 | geopark |
释义 | > as lemmasgeopark geopark n. Brit. /ˈdʒiːəʊpɑːk/ , U.S. /ˈdʒioʊˌpɑrk/ (a) an area of ecological importance set aside in order to preserve the natural environment, for purposes of conservation, scientific study, or public recreation; (b) a UNESCO-designated area containing one or more sites of particular geological significance, intended to conserve the geological heritage and promote public awareness of it, typically through tourism.ΚΠ 1993 Castanea 58 162 The entire island makes up Little Talbot Island State Park, which in turn is part of Talbot Islands State Geopark, an ecological unit in which Big Talbot Island, Long Island, and Ft. George Island are included. 1998 M. Patzak & W. Eder in Geologica Balcanica Dec. 33/2 A Geopark is a territory comprising a number of geological heritage sites of special geological significance, rarity or beauty that are protected. These geological features are representative for a region and its geological history, events and processes. 2000 Xinhua Gen. News Service (Nexis) 26 Aug. As part of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization's move to build a worldwide network of geoparks, the ministry has planned to further develop the present parks in the country and will establish dozens more within 10 years. 2012 N.Y. Times (National ed.) 20 May (T Style Mag.) 66/2 (advt.) Explore sites at Stonehammer, North America's first geopark—where you can experience a billion years of the earth's history. < as lemmas |
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