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

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

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

the extensive removal of forests, typically causing environmental damage

deforestación

deforestación

Ex: Activists are protesting against companies responsible for deforestation.
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, zona húmeda

humedal, zona húmeda

Ex: Wetlands act as natural buffers against floods by absorbing and slowing the flow of water during heavy rainfall.
vegetation
[Sustantivo]

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

vegetación

vegetación

Ex: The boreal forestvegetation, dominated by evergreen conifers , stretches for miles across the northern latitudes , with sparse undergrowth due to the harsh climate .
biodiversity
[Sustantivo]

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

biodiversidad

biodiversidad

Ex: biodiversity in coral reefs is threatened by rising ocean temperatures and pollution .
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, reforestamiento

reforestación, reforestamiento

Ex: Reforestation efforts along riverbanks help prevent soil erosion and maintain water quality .
sanctuary
[Sustantivo]

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

reserva

reserva

Ex: Education programs at the sanctuary teach visitors about conservation and the importance of protecting natural habitats.
global warming
[Sustantivo]

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

calentamiento global

calentamiento global

Ex: Global warming threatens ecosystems and wildlife .
carbon footprint
[Sustantivo]

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

impacto ecológico

impacto ecológico

Ex: The company is working to reduce carbon footprint by switching to renewable energy .
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 greenhouse effect caused by human activities has accelerated climate change and its associated impacts .
conservationist
[Sustantivo]

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

conservacionista

conservacionista

Ex: conservationist campaigned successfully to establish wildlife reserves in threatened areas .
ecotourism
[Sustantivo]

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

ecoturismo

ecoturismo

Ex: The growing popularity ecotourism is helping to fund nature reserves around the world .
environmentalist
[Sustantivo]

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

ambientalista

ambientalista

Ex: environmentalist worked with local communities to promote sustainable farming practices .
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, polución térmica

contaminación térmica, polución térmica

Ex: The warming of water bodies thermal pollution can lead to changes in fish migration patterns .
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: Composting coffee grounds and eggshells adds valuable nutrients to the soil .
to refine
[Verbo]

to remove unwanted or harmful substances from another substance

refinar

refinar

Ex: The oil industry refines crude oil into various usable products .
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