Nature & Animals

20 words

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   migrationnoun/maɪˈɡreɪʃən/

   the regular movement of animals from one place to another, often seasonally

   “The migration of birds to warmer areas is a common sight in autumn.”

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   sustainableadjective/səˈsteɪnəbl/

   able to continue for a long time without causing damage or using up resources

   “Many cities are trying to promote sustainable transport like cycling and public buses.”

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   vegetationnoun/ˌvedʒəˈteɪʃən/

   plants in general or plant life in a particular area

   “The vegetation on the hills was sparse after the fire.”

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   predatornoun/ˈpredətə/

   an animal that hunts and eats other animals

   “Wolves are top predators in many ecosystems.”

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   recycleverb/riːˈsaɪkl/

   to process waste materials so they can be used again

   “We separate glass and plastic at home so both can be recycled.”

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   breedingnoun / verb-ing/ˈbriːdɪŋ/

   the process of producing offspring or the practice of keeping animals to produce babies

   “Breeding programmes help boost numbers of endangered animals.”

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   emissionsnoun/ɪˈmɪʃənz/

   Gases or pollutants released into the air, especially from vehicles, industry, or energy production.

   “Countries promise to reduce emissions to meet climate targets.”

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   plasticnoun/ˈplæstɪk/

   a synthetic material made from polymers, used for making many products

   “Many beaches are covered in small plastic fragments.”

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   preynoun/preɪ/

   an animal that is hunted and eaten by another animal

   “Small rodents are common prey for owls.”

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    endangeredadjective/ɪnˈdeɪndʒəd/

    at risk of disappearing or becoming extinct

    “Endangered animals need protected areas to survive.”

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    reefnoun/riːf/

    a ridge of rock, sand, or coral near the surface of the sea, often rich in marine life

    “Coral reefs are home to thousands of marine species.”

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    erosionnoun/ɪˈrəʊʒən/

    The process by which soil, rock, or land is worn away by water, wind, or other natural forces.

    “Coastal erosion has worsened after the storm.”

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    poachingnoun/ˈpəʊtʃɪŋ/

    the illegal hunting or catching of wild animals

    “Poaching of elephants for ivory is a major conservation issue.”

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    pollutantnoun/pəˈluːtənt/

    a substance that makes air, water, or soil dirty or harmful

    “Factory smoke is a major pollutant in the city.”

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    wildfirenoun/ˈwaɪldfaɪə/

    An uncontrolled fire that spreads quickly over woodland or grassland.

    “Hot, dry conditions increase the risk of wildfire.”

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    litternoun/ˈlɪtə(r)/

    small pieces of rubbish left lying in public places; the act of leaving such rubbish

    “Please put your litter in the bin rather than leaving it on the grass.”

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    resourcenoun/rɪˈzɔːs/

    a supply of something that can be used by a country, organization, or person

    “Water is a vital natural resource for farming.”

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    wetlandnoun/ˈwɛtlænd/

    An area of land that is either permanently or seasonally saturated with water, such as marshes and swamps.

    “Migratory birds depend on coastal wetlands for stopovers.”

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    urbanizationnoun/ˌɜːbənaɪˈzeɪʃən/

    The process by which cities grow and populations move from rural to urban areas.

    “Rapid urbanization has increased demand for housing and transport.”

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    pollinatornoun/ˈpɒlɪneɪtə/

    An animal, especially an insect or bird, that transfers pollen from one flower to another, enabling plants to reproduce.

    “Bees are the most important pollinators for many crops.”