Nature & Animals

20 words

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   environmentnoun/ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/

   the natural and human-made conditions that surround people, animals, and plants

   “The rapid growth of factories has harmed the local environment.”

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   extinctionnoun/ɪkˈstɪŋ(k)ʃ(ə)n/

   the state or process of a species dying out and no longer existing

   “Conservationists worry about the extinction of many island bird species.”

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   weathernoun/ˈwɛðə/

   the conditions such as temperature, rainfall, and wind in a place at a particular time

   “The weather was terrible during our holiday so we stayed indoors.”

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   deforestationnoun/ˌdiːˌfɒrɪˈsteɪʃən/

   the large-scale removal of trees from forests, often causing environmental damage

   “Many developing countries face severe deforestation due to agricultural expansion.”

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   biodiversitynoun/ˌbaɪəʊdaɪˈvɜːsɪti/

   the variety of plant and animal life in a particular habitat or on Earth as a whole

   “Protected areas help maintain biodiversity by preserving different habitats.”

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   forestnoun/ˈfɒrɪst/

   a large area covered chiefly with trees and undergrowth

   “I used to hike through a forest near my village on weekends.”

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   pollutionnoun/pəˈluːʃən/

   The presence or introduction of harmful substances or contaminants into the environment.

   “Air pollution in large cities causes many health problems.”

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   agriculturenoun/ˈæɡrɪkʌltʃə/

   the science or practice of growing crops and raising animals for food

   “Many developing countries depend on agriculture for jobs and income.”

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   climatenoun/ˈklaɪmət/

   The typical weather conditions in a place over a long period.

   “The climate in coastal cities is often milder than inland areas.”

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    rivernoun/ˈrɪvə/

    a large natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another such stream

    “The river provided water for irrigation in the valley.”

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    wildlifenoun/ˈwaɪldlaɪf/

    Animals that live and grow in natural conditions.

    “Tourism that supports local wildlife can help conservation efforts.”

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    renewableadjective/rɪˈnjuːəbl/

    able to be replaced naturally or made again; especially used for energy sources that are not exhausted

    “Solar and wind power are renewable energy sources.”

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    habitatnoun/ˈhæbɪtæt/

    The natural place where a plant or animal lives.

    “Deforestation destroys the habitat of many species.”

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    mountainnoun/ˈmaʊntɪn/

    a very large natural elevation of the earth's surface rising abruptly from the surrounding level

    “It was more than 2,000 metres high, so I climbed the mountain with a guide.”

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    droughtnoun/draʊt/

    a long period without rain, causing a shortage of water

    “The prolonged drought ruined the harvest and caused food shortages.”

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    ecosystemnoun/ˈiːkəʊˌsɪstəm/

    A community of living organisms and their physical environment interacting as a system.

    “Coral reefs are delicate ecosystems vulnerable to rising sea temperatures.”

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    oceannoun/ˈəʊʃən/

    a very large expanse of sea, in particular each of the main areas into which the sea is divided

    “Plastic waste in the ocean is a major environmental problem.”

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    soilnoun/sɔɪl/

    the top layer of the earth in which plants grow

    “The farmer tests the soil before planting to check nutrient levels.”

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    conservationnoun/ˌkɒnsəˈveɪʃən/

    The protection and careful management of the environment and natural resources.

    “Conservation efforts have helped increase the population of some endangered species.”

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    speciesnoun/ˈspiːʃiːz/

    a group of animals or plants that are similar and can produce young with each other

    “Several species of birds migrate through this area each year.”