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Vocabulario para IELTS Academic (Puntuación 6-7) - Environment

Aquí, aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con el medio ambiente que son necesarias para el examen académico IELTS.

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Vocabulary for Academic IELTS (6-7)
deforestation
deforestation
[Sustantivo]

the extensive removal of forests, typically causing environmental damage

deforestación

deforestación

Ex: Large-scale deforestation is driven by the demand for agricultural land. 
wetland
wetland
[Sustantivo]

an area of land characterized by its soil, water, and vegetation, where the water table is at or near the surface for a significant part of the year

humedal, pantano

humedal, pantano

Ex: The Everglades in Florida is a vast wetland ecosystem known for its unique mix of marshes, swamps, and wet prairies. 
vegetation
vegetation
[Sustantivo]

trees and plants in general, particularly those of a specific habitat or area

vegetación

vegetación

Ex: The dense vegetation in the tropical rainforest creates a lush canopy that filters sunlight and supports a myriad of wildlife. 
biodiversity
biodiversity
[Sustantivo]

the existence of a range of different plants and animals in a natural environment

biodiversidad

biodiversidad

Ex: The rainforest is known for its rich biodiversity, housing countless species of flora and fauna. 
reforestation
reforestation
[Sustantivo]

the process of replanting trees in an area where forest cover has been depleted or removed, aiming to restore or create a forest ecosystem

reforestación, repoblación forestal

reforestación, repoblación forestal

Ex: After a wildfire, extensive reforestation efforts were undertaken to restore the damaged forest ecosystem. 
sanctuary
sanctuary
[Sustantivo]

an area for birds and animals to live and to be protected from dangerous conditions and being hunted

reserva

reserva

Ex: The wildlife sanctuary provides a safe habitat for endangered species to thrive. 
global warming
global warming
[Sustantivo]

the increase in the average temperature of the Earth as a result of the greenhouse effect

calentamiento global

calentamiento global

Ex: Scientists link global warming to rising sea levels. 
carbon footprint
carbon footprint
[Sustantivo]

the amount of carbon dioxide that an organization or person releases into the atmosphere

impacto ecológico

impacto ecológico

Ex: Flying frequently increases your carbon footprint significantly. 
greenhouse effect
greenhouse effect
[Sustantivo]

a global problem that is caused by the increase of harmful gases such as carbon dioxide which results in gradual warming of the earth

efecto invernadero

efecto invernadero

Ex: The greenhouse effect is a natural phenomenon vital for sustaining life on Earth, but the enhanced greenhouse effect caused by human activities has accelerated climate change and its associated impacts. 
conservationist
conservationist
[Sustantivo]

someone who makes efforts to protect the environment and wildlife from any type of harm

conservacionista

conservacionista

Ex: The conservationist worked tirelessly to protect endangered species and their habitats. 
ecotourism
ecotourism
[Sustantivo]

tourism that includes visiting endangered natural environments which aims at preservation of the wildlife and the nature

ecoturismo

ecoturismo

Ex: They planned an ecotourism trip to a rainforest to learn about local conservation efforts. 
environmentalist
environmentalist
[Sustantivo]

a person who is concerned with the environment and tries to protect it

ambientalista

ambientalista

Ex: The environmentalist organized a campaign to raise awareness about plastic pollution in the oceans. 
thermal pollution
thermal pollution
[Sustantivo]

the detrimental increase in water temperature caused by the discharge of heated water from human activities, often harming aquatic ecosystems

contaminación térmica, calentamiento del agua

contaminación térmica, calentamiento del agua

Ex: The discharge of warm water from a power plant into a river can result in thermal pollution. 
to compost
to compost
[Verbo]

to make decayed leaves, plants, or other organic waste into a mixture that can improve the soil's quality to help plants grow more quickly

convertir en abono

convertir en abono

Ex: She composts kitchen scraps and yard waste to create nutrient-rich soil for her garden. 
to refine
to refine
[Verbo]

to remove unwanted or harmful substances from another substance

refinar

refinar

Ex: The water treatment plant uses filtration methods to refine drinking water and remove contaminants. 
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